Towards Culturally Inclusive Elderly Care: Developing a framework for Muslim retirement villages
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Conceptual framework, elderly care, Muslim elderly, Muslim retirement villageAbstract
This study proposes a new framework for Muslim retirement villages that cater to the cultural and religious needs of Muslim elderly individuals. The framework centres around four key variables: religious practice, social preferences, healthcare needs, and family involvement. It highlights the special requirements of the Muslim elderly individuals and encourages diversity and inclusion in aged care through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates gerontology, sociology, architecture, and religious studies. Aligned with the National Senior Citizens Policy and the National Senior Citizens Action Plan, the proposed framework emphasises the use of research results and empirical findings to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs for senior citizens.
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