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Japanese has the fastest aging society
-Traditional Japanese believe that the families are obligated to care for their elderly relatives and do not believe in rejecting or withdrawing life-prolonging treatments. -This is due to the fear of being accused of abandonment.
-Japanese have been unsure with knowing how to deal with the aging population, they don't have laws in place for living wills or prolonged medical treatment. But, have been trying to develop new ways in understanding their older adult population due to it calling for a good percentage of their population.

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-Chinese believe that burial brings peace to the deceased, so they follow the tradition of inhumation. Something that was influenced by Buddhism, many Chinese people believe that the souls of the dead stay and protect their descendants.
-In China, respecting the elderly is part of the actual law, and actually states that elderly parents can sue their grown children for both emotional and financial support.

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-African cultures believes that when there is sickness that someone is "living a little" meaning their level of life is very low. They also believe that illness and death result from some outside agent such as a person, thing, or circumstance that weakens people because the agent contains and greater life force.
-As far as death, they perceive it as the beginning of the communication between the visible and the invisible worlds. Their goal is to become an ancestor after death which explains their very detailed ceremony for death. Includes, numerous religious ceremonies and if not done, the dead person may become a wandering ghost, unable to "live" properly after death.

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-When it comes to death, the latino/latina culture involve immediate and extended family as major roles. As far as expression of grief is a common and accepted practice. Rituals and practices facilitate the grief process as death and dying are prevalent parts of their culture. Crying and wailing are often expressed and seen as a sign of respect and love. However, its frowned upon for men to show grief such as crying and wailing and instead are expected to grieve in a more reserved manner.
-The Hispanic culture tends to having the longest life expectancy. Culturally, latinos as a group are strongly tired to their families and place a high value on intergenerational bonds. The traditions and expectations of caring for older parents at home opposed to placing them in a nursing home are higher than any other culture.

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-Middle Eastern culture was taught from an early age to respect and care for their parents far into their elder years. The concept of placing "burdensome" parents into nursing homes for strangers to care for violates family values. Their children were raised to care for one and another and most importantly, care for older adults which is something very important to their culture.
-As far as death goes, it different per the religion. Overall, families are open in showing emotion openly-crying, screaming and sometimes slapping their faces. Most religions are united during death, sharing prayer, and food.

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1. transition to retirement from a period focused on work and family includes a reevaluation of life's purpose, or ikigai.
2. Japan believes in technology designed specifically for the aging population such as smart phones for the elderly and smart canes with built in gps and heart rate monitoring

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1. nursing homes are actually becoming a little more socially acceptable due in part to the country's one-child household policy.
2. companies must give employees time off to see and care for their elderly parents

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1. Old age was considered the link between the living and the ancestors. Expressions for the elderly in West Africa meant "he or she who has vision"
2. The elders control the property and grant or deny the younger generation the right to marry. They have this power because they are closest in age to the ancestors.

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1.  the duty of caring for the elderly falls to the mother in the family. she will care for her parents, his parents, and her husband and children causing stress and resentments when she falls short
2. although hispanics believe in multigenerational families all under one roof in order to have younger generations benefit from the wisdom of grandparents, they also suffer higher rates of unemployment and lower paying jobs making the care of the elderly difficult to afford

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1. Because the elderly are looked at as an inspiration to the family and are cared for at home, many families disregard an infrastructure that has been put in place to help elders with AD and dementia. These elder diseases carry a stigma in middle eastern countries.
2. In the middle east, specifically in
Arab culture, the care of the elderly goes back to the Koran where it is written that the elderly are esteemed, treated dutifully, and spoken to gently and politely. Their advice is always sought whether used or not.

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1. traditional Japanese funerals usually are Buddhist ceremonies performed in a temple with the deceased wearing a white kimono crossed in front backwords. The deceased are also given a new name to help them in the afterlife and are cremated with various burnable items they enjoyed.
2. Very few elderly live in nursing homes on average because it is expected that the grandparents live with their children and allow them to take care of them.

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1. Due to land and space limitations many do not have a choice to be buried. Cremation is almost mandatory due to these restraints.
2. When a family member dies, a room in their house is opened up to the public and one family member is supposed to stay in the room for 24 hours for a week.

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1. There is a higher population of young people in Africa but many children live with their grandparents and depend on them for child rearing.
2. in sub saharan Africa, plans are not in place for the steadily growing aging population as people are now living longer dispite things like HIV/AIDS.

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1. More Hispanics feel optimistic about aging, celebrating accomplishments and milestones. Many men think they get more attractive as they age.
2. it is very common to have elderly parents live with the family even if they are mobile and independent. There is a lot of emphasis on family bonds in old age.

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1. In the Islam religion, cremation is not allowed. The body is placed in the grave without a coffin facing Mecca.
2. not much research has been done on this population as I'm finding. Even some research articles have inconclusive results.

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When hispanics get older. They live with the youngest of the family or live with their daughter. In out culture we tend to believe a women's role is to take care of their parents once they can't take ca

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-The society values the ageing population. They respect them for the wisdom that they have gained as they age.
-Japan has a day set out in the calendar called Respect for the age day. The day is to respect the elders in the community

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-Adult children are expected to care for their ageing parents.
-If the person dies at home the family will need to clear the stagnant or negative life energy that may be left behind. This may involve opening all the windows, removing photos of the deceased, sweeping and then washing the floor and walls thoroughly, even painting the room. The bed and mattress will be replaced and all of the clothing from the deceased will be given away. In a traditional family the clothing will be burned.

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-They believe life does not end with death but continues into another realm.
-Becoming an ancestor after death is a goal of every individual. They cannot achieve that if they use advance care to live. So they have to die a "natural" death.

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-The majority of Latinos are Roman Catholic which means that they believe the soul is eternal and continues on after the physical body has died.
-They embrace getting older and they have a positive look like they have accomplished more and more in their lives

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-Formal programs/ health care facilities are being ignored and not funded because the society thinks that the family should take care of the elderly
-Even though the family is suppose to take care of the eldery there are significant concerns in dealing with the physical functioning of the elderly, the finical stain, and the daily expectations  that need to be met in order to taske

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-Taoists see death as a natural part of life that we all must accept. If a person lives a moral life and follows the path of Tao, which involves various meditative exercises, they will achieve immortality after death.
Taoists, life is an illusion and death is an awakening.
-In Buddhism they believe heavily in cremation.  They believe by burning the body they actually are releasing the soul from the physical form.

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Glad to see you all working hard on this. I am excited to read all of your responses after you have all completed the assignment. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

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In 2000, Japan introduced Long Term Care Insurance (LCTI), which goal was to provide coverage to all , according to their needs. As such, the system is one of the most comprehensive social care systems for the aging population in the world, built around the aim of reducing the burden of care for families.
-As far as death and dying I learned that the Japanese heavily place value of the corpse body. This has been issues when Japanese citizens have died overseas or in unnatural fashion. The families will even come out to search through deceased body after an incident to try and find their love ones.

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As mentioned, it becomes the role of the younger children to look after their elder parents whether it be daily or financially. It is looked down upon if there is outside assistance such as in-home living care or nursing homes.
As far as death, in my culture we try not to dwell on the fact that they are gone but more so a celebration of their life and the time they spend with us. On November 1st and 2nd it is celebrated as Dia de Los Muertos where there is an altar made in honor of those that have passed away.

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In my research of this culture there I came across the "Five Blossom Death." having experienced this means that one has had a good life.  One: Having a marriage Two: having a son. Three: Being respected. Four: Having a grandson that loves you & Five: Dying in your sleep after a long life. During this time in grieving it is acceptable to cry openly but once it is over it is considered unhealthy to speak about emotions.
It is customary for the adult children to take care of their older parents as they continue to age.

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-About 60% of latinos have affiliation with Catholic religion. They believe heavily in burial of bodies of their loved ones.
-The catholic religion as has rituals for a person at their deathbed, they are given their last rites by a priest and anointed with holy oil. They are also if able give final confession and communion.

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In my search I found that the Japanese view death as a liberation rather than a loss. There is a belief that in death they are able to transcend and even acquire the ability to curse or bless someone. In a way to continue to honor the dead, is customary to continue the cleaning of graves to keep clean.
The elderly are respected for their age and events they have endured throughout their life. In Japan, it is considered one of the most friendly for seniors. Many generations of family is common to live under one roof.

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-I learned that in Africa is taboo to think of your death or your loved ones death. This can mean that people do not make advanced directives or wills for themself. Which can lead to issues when someone dies out of the blue or at a younger age.
- Another belief in the African culture that when you die you live in an another world and can reincarnate through new birth. Death is considered a rite of passage for people who pass away at at older age.

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Although the my research has found that elders are thought of as vulnerable and must be taken care of, I found that they have many elderly living feel forgotten or abandoned by their own families and country. Traditionally it is customary to take care of their own but in newer generations they have moved to assistant living which is where the sense of abandonment is coming from. That along with modern medicine which could help them, but they may refuse due to their own belief of not needing essential help.

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Having a close relationship with your oldest family members is considered to be the goal while attaining their wisdom for their life to come. Caring for them is not considered a burden on the family but rather they see it as an inspiration for them.
Death is viewed as something that happens naturally and that is pre-determined by a higher power. Yes, they grieve, but they tend to do their best to view it as a milestone that all must get to as some point or another.

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Many people in the Middle East rely on informal caregivers to take care of the elderly, disabled, or sick. Informal caregivers tend to bet the women in the family who are also supposed to take care of the children.
Their is a high stigma attached to being an elderly person in a nursing home in the middle east. In countries like the middle east there is no social security for them to rely on when they age, unlike many other western countries

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I found something interesting but sad about japan and the elderly. In japan the elderly are getting arrested and going to prison on purpose. The reason for this is because they don’t feel as alone in prison than they do in society because there are always people around talking to them.
Throughout history the children of the elderly were not inclined to help their parents as they aged, but now in the 2000s there is a new social care reform that is helping the elderly get the care that they deserve

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Traditionally the elderly were supposed to live with one of their Holstein. This practice is slowly going away however and more children are leaving their elderly parents on their own

Some elderly move into apartments or a cabin in the mountains because they want to be one with themselves in the later years of their lives.

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In Africa elderly are the pit of knowledge and have become a resource for the young when it comes to child care and having a family
They often have programs for the elderly at the youth centers because not only will adults be able to watch over the kids they can also watch over the elderly

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Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for the elderly a positive experience. They embrace caring for their families and the elderly.
Hispanic caregivers are less likely to say that caring for an elderly family member created a problem for them in their own personal finances.

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In the Middle East the elderly are looked at with the highest standard of love, respect, and wisdom and are usually looked into for guidance from the family

The children of the elderly often never consider moving their families members to nursing homes, even if they have a debilitating disease such as Alzheimer’s that is hard to take care of on your own

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The Japanese culture values the elderly. Appreciation for elders has been ingrained in families and their children, making Japan one of the most kind places in the world for seniors. Many Japanese families have several generations living under one roof. This arrangement is believed to be one of the many reasons the elderly in Japan live longer than any other population. In fact, there are more elderly citizens than young people in Japan as the population is comprised of more people over the age of 65 than any other group, according to the Administration on Aging.
Japanese views on death: Death is seen as liberation and acceptance is more important than expressing oneself.The dead are remembered during a three-day holiday in August, Obon, when the spirits of ancestors are believed to return to the family home, graves are cleaned and fires lit. This celebration of the dead is common in cultures where ancestor worship is practiced. In these cultures, life is seen as cyclical rather than linear and the dead are believed to have powers over the living, such as the ability to bless or curse.

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Most Chinese people believe that burial brings peace to the deceased, so they follow the tradition of inhumation. Influenced by Buddhism, many Chinese people believe that the souls of the dead stay and protect their descendants. Qingming Festival is the day for descendants to worship their ancestors and  pray for their protection, which is believed to bring luck to descendants.
Chinese view on old age:
Respecting the elderly is part of the actual law in China. In fact, elderly parents in China can sue their grown children for both emotional and financial support. Companies are also required to give workers time off to see their parents. Given the dense population and growing elderly population this makes sense, as families need to take care of elders so as not to put the economy in jeopardy.

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While there is a lot to celebrate for Hispanic older adults, there are also severe challenges.  A history of low-earnings, language barriers and access to health care can be roadblocks to successful aging for Hispanic older adults.
Things that affect latino elder population: 1. Economic security: Because of this issue, Hispanic elders are more likely to be partially to entirely dependent on Social Security income than their peers. Without Social Security income, half of Hispanic older adults would live in poverty.
Latino View on Death: In Hispanic culture, relationships with immediate and extended family members are very important. Family members look to each other for emotional support during difficult times. Part of this support is in the form of family members caring for loved ones who are ill or dying as opposed to looking to professional caregivers to take on this role. In traditional Hispanic families, the bulk of care provided for a terminally ill family member is performed by female relatives who are unlikely to ask for outside help to cope with the stress of looking after someone who is close to death.

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Middle-Eastern culture values close relationships between the elderly and younger generations in the family. The elderly are usually regarded with the highest degree of love, respect and wisdom, and are looked upon as a source of inspiration in the family.
Death in Middle Eastern Culture:
Since the Islamic religion does not believe in cremation, they bury their dead. They believe in eternal life and that everyone will be called to account on 'The Last
Judgement'.
The deceased is ritually cared for by a close family member of the same gender. They are dressed in simple shrouds, and prayers are read over the body. Services are then lead by an Imam, with mourners forming rows behind the Imam,
facing Mecca. The holiest of  all places in Islam.

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While researching this topic, I saw that elders in Africa critical role in the community: Grandparents are such an important source of child care and knowledge, that some South African youth centers often offer support for the elderly. Across the continent. In South Africa, where nearly 1 in 5 people is HIV positive, the link between the old and the young is particularly intimate. The country has approximately 3.7 million orphans half of whom lost their parents to AIDS – and 8 percent of all children here are being raised by their grandparents.
African View on Death:
Within traditional African cultures in general, life does not end with death, but merely progresses into another realm (Mbiti, 1969). Thus, death within such a context does not terminate or end a person’s life in an absolute sense, but rather causes a change in the state or condition of existence.

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Japanese Views on Aging

Compared to aging Americans, Japanese elders seem to have more personal growth production. Japanese elders are more likely to make the most of their time by developing and increasing their skills while also making the most out of their own talents and abilities.

Japanese Views on Death

The Japanese believe there is a life after death and if someone in their culture dies without a limb or some important body part they believe that the deceased person will have a hard time on the ‘other side’. In addition to this, I read that some Japanese families will want their deceased relatives to be moved out of the morgue and back home as soon as possible because they believe that the morgue is too cold or lonely for their already departed loved one.

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Chinese Views on Aging

In Chinese culture, it’s very important to respect the elders in the family. Having high respect for an older relative is considered the norm and respectful. For a while, it was looked down on to put elderly family members in retirement homes in China because it was seen as very dishonorable. Now because of the growing population, having a relative in a retirement home is more accepted.

Chinese Views on Death

According to Confucianism, people shouldn’t be afraid of death. If the person has lived a moral life, they will go to heaven. Although it wasn’t expanded on what that heaven is. Taoists believe that death is natural and if they have followed a moral life, they will achieve mortality after death. They expand on this by saying life is an illusion and death is an awakening.

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African Views on Aging

In African cultures, it’s common for the elderly to be in charge of property and also the power to give permission for younger family to get married and who to get married to. They also view large families as a symbol of health, success and security.

African Views on Death

To help lessen fears and the overall intimidation of death and dying, African cultures celebrate life through death. They see it as a natural cycle of life that everyone should welcome and not fear.

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Latino/a Views on Aging

In this culture, the Latino and Latino community generally views aging as a positive change. They see their confidence growing with their growing families. Although there was some information about how they do find it more challenging to stay fit, overall men found they felt more attractive as they aged.

Latino and Latina views on Death

It is common for death to be a deep cut in a family of this culture. It’s common for people to pray and wail for days in the presence of their deceased family member. Although, I did see something that mentioned it was looked down on if men were wailing or showing too much emotion because it wasn’t considered masculine.

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Middle Eastern Views on Aging

It’s common for women to be widowed while they are in the process of aging. These women have started a lone-residency trend in some middle eastern countries because they do not have a spouse. Because of this independence, there are new expectations of aging and quality of life among this culture.

Middle Eastern Views on Death

In Muslim culture, when someone is dying they are either to recite or hear someone recite Kalimah which helps the transition to death. After passing, someone then pours sharbat, sugar and water, down the deceased person's throat to facilitate the exit of their last life spark.

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Older generation are favoring longevity and it seem to be increasing. They have reconsider long life with their social group and family as well. Older generation have out live their young people. Ages 61, 77, and even 88. Japanese celebrate older person for life achievement. Focus on older life and New Years celebration it symbolize longevity. These older Japanese plan their pre-funeral as the decease along with family members they play out the funeral. The pretend decease is in control of his own funeral party or going away.

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Chinese Funeral Ritual are similar to the Japanese beliefs. The Chinese have Buddhist ceremonies for their decease family member. These ceremonies last 49 days. The first 7 day of  the 49 is were only the family pray to Buddhist. If the family is poor their ceremonies only last 3 days.  Traditionally the daughters of the deceased pay the cost of the funeral.  Chinese have special ceremonies prayers that held 10 days, this includes the Buddhist ceremonies and 3 succeeding periods of ten days until the burial of cremation. The age, social status and all factors that influence Chinese death rite. According to this article there procedure surrounding the funeral and everything has to done in a proper way.

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Northern and Southern don't share the same Funeral Ritual.
Family members, close friends, and acquaintances are expected to attend the service of the decease . Services are postponed  whenever outer state family members to attend the funeral as well. Southern States have a certain funeral ritual, they have flower girls, the female counterpart of pallbearer. They give the family members of the decease special attention. Like Northerner there a music performances are presented and a close relative or close friend sing a solo. Now  African American cultural  a large amount of decorate flowers on the coffin and at burial ground. They also place items on the coffin before the decease is in the ground. African-American community funeral services is highly expression of mourners, families graving In the slavery time most slave owner would not allow slaves to gather for funerals. During the dark time death was seen as freedom. It was their way  of  celebration. Many believe their deceased's soul went back to Africa. Today Christian church called going home. Christian believe your soul entering heaven.

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First generation Latino immigrants tend to tradition generation than the successive generations. According to this article it describe how they honor their decease. In all profession field must honor older generation wishes when come to their deceased. Traditional

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Traditional Latino  older generation rather be greeted with hand shake. They would rather be address formally in their time of bereavement. Latino families most like turn to their extended families members and church for support
however their major support comes from their immediate nuclear families. The funeral expense come from the church, families, friends, who see to the burial ass well. Older Generation wear black or dark color clothes is sign of honor and respect for the deceased.

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Middle Eastern Funeral Ritual
We have unique way of our decease passing. These Middle Eastern gather round their love-one who ready to leave. They stay with them right up until love one last breath. Then the family cover the body with a white sheet.  This is their Muslim Faith, which is predominant through out the middle East. Funeral preparations began as soon as the family passed on. Local organizations may assist the family in planning funeral service.
Embalming is not routinely practiced in the Middle East , and deceased is left natural with no make-up on. The body washed by family members and they dress their decease as well. Wakes are not common in the Middle Eastern countries. During the funeral service, members of the community enter a special room, and face mecca, then recite a prayer.

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Japanese seem to favor longevity and this is study increasing  Japanese