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Aging Perceptions and Experiences Among Older Migrants from Low-and Middle-Income Countries to High-Income Countries:
Gideon Dzando1, Paul R Ward2, Dennis Asante3
1Research Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University Australia, 88 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia. Gideon.Dzando@torrens.edu.au.
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology
|October 9, 2025
Summary
Older migrants from low- and middle-income countries face unique challenges in high-income nations. Policy must incorporate their lived experiences to improve health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Global aging populations and increasing migration present complex public health challenges.
- Older migrants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to high-income countries (HICs) often experience poorer health outcomes.
- Research and policy frequently overlook the unique needs and experiences of this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the perceptions and experiences of aging among older migrants from LMICs to HICs.
- To identify factors influencing the well-being and quality of life of this population.
- To inform policy development for more inclusive and effective support systems.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across five databases.
- Inclusion of twenty-four studies in the final synthesis.
- Overlapping three-phase synthesis: inductive coding, descriptive theme development, and analytic theme merging.
Main Results:
- Social support networks act as both facilitators and barriers to aging.
- Older migrants navigate distinct experiences of aging between their country of origin and destination ('aging between two worlds').
- Key themes include fostering health, resilience of identity, and ensuring economic stability and empowerment.
Conclusions:
- Older migrants' unique experiences are crucial for developing effective policies.
- Policy interventions should acknowledge and address the multifaceted challenges faced by older migrants.
- Incorporating these perspectives can enhance the well-being and quality of life for aging migrants.
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