Towards Culturally Inclusive Elderly Care: Developing a framework for Muslim retirement villages

Nurul Nadia Abd Aziz; Fazreena Mansor; Mohd Rozaimy Ridzuan; Shafinar Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7069

Authors

Nurul Nadia Abd Aziz Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
Fazreena Mansor Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
Mohd Rozaimy Ridzuan Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
Shafinar Ismail Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka Bandaraya Campus, Melaka, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7069

Keywords:

Conceptual framework, elderly care, Muslim elderly, Muslim retirement village

Abstract

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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