Aging Across Cultures: Understanding the Diversity in Older Adult Care – 3CE Credit
Abstract
As societies become increasingly diverse, professionals and front-line staff must develop cultural compassion and humility in supporting older adults from ethnocultural backgrounds. This webinar, Aging Across Cultures: Understanding Ethno-Diversity in Older Adult Care, explores how cultural beliefs shape aging, mental health, family dynamics, and well-being. Participants will gain insights into culturally responsive psychological care, common barriers to accessing services, and strategies to foster meaningful, strength-based engagement with older adults and their families. Through case studies and interactive discussions, this session equips professionals with practical tools to enhance culturally humble and compassionate care practices in their work.
Intended Audience
- Psychologists and mental health professionals working with older adults.
- Psychologists supporting ethnocultural older adults, newcomers and immigrant communities.
- Professionals interested in cultural compassion and humility, and diversity in aging care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand cultural perspectives on aging.
- Recognise the role of culture in health and well-being.
- Enhance culturally compassionate and humble care practices.
- Address barriers and challenges in cross-cultural care.
- Explore family and community roles in aging.
- Apply a strength-based and culturally humble approach to aging support.
Presenter
Dr. Rose Joudi
Dr. Rose Joudi (Ph.D. Psych.) is an aging and ethnic diversity researcher, consultant, and international speaker on ethnocultural diversity, elder abuse and ageism. Dr. Joudi developed a program focusing on ethnocultural older adult mistreatment and abuse for the province of Alberta and is currently working at Carya as Project Manager for The Way In Network (TWIN) which is a collaboration of Calgary-based agencies that are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and access to services and support for vulnerable older adults living in the community and their families. Dr. Joudi is also a current board member of the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) and is an advisor for Alberta’s Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services.
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA Continuing Professional Development Officer. Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Continuing Education Credits
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for three (3.0) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.