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Immigration and ageing.

D T Rowland

    Journal of the Australian Population Association
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Immigrant ageing in Australia presents unique aged care challenges. Addressing the language barrier for ethnic minority elderly is crucial for effective policy development and support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Policy
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Australia's population is ageing, with a significant and growing proportion of elderly immigrants.
    • Understanding the characteristics of this demographic is essential for effective aged care planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the demographics and needs of elderly immigrants in Australia.
    • To inform the development of aged care policies tailored to this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of recent official and published data on the immigrant elderly population.
    • Examination by birthplace, racial origin, sex, institutionalization rates, and disability prevalence.

    Main Results:

    • Elderly immigrants exhibit diverse characteristics based on origin and sex.
    Keywords:
    AdultAge FactorsAgedAustraliaCommunicationComparative StudiesDemographic AgingDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEthnic GroupsFamily And HouseholdGovernment Sponsored ProgramsHandicappedInternational MigrationLanguageMicroeconomic FactorsMigrantsMigrationMinority GroupsOceaniaOld Age SecurityOrganization And AdministrationPlace Of BirthPlanningPolicyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsProgramsSex FactorsSocial Welfare

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  • A significant proportion of the ethnic minority aged population experiences a lack of English fluency.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lack of English proficiency is a major barrier to adequate aged care provision for ethnic minority elderly.
    • Policy development must prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate aged care services.