Creating Belonging: Supporting Older Adults Across Cultures and Communities

Belonging is a universal human need, yet many older adults face isolation, cultural disconnection, or barriers to fully participating in their communities. For professionals working with diverse older populations, creating a sense of belonging means recognizing unique cultural values, traditions and perspectives, and weaving them into the care experience.This podcast episode will explore how to foster inclusion and belonging for older adults from varied cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Listeners will learn practical ways to honor cultural identity, reduce barriers to engagement, and support community connections that promote dignity and well-being in later life.