Amazing AgingCaregiving

Taiwan Vs. U.S.A.

Kim PhamMichelle Prado

Lisa MedranoAlma Madrid

Lorrie Ansalmo

Care ProvidersUnited States Taiwan94 % Family MembersAdult childrenPartners/SpousesGrandchildrenSiblings

FamilyGovernment

Primary Family CaregiversUnited States TaiwanWomenWivesDaughtersDaughter –in-Laws

Eldest SonDaughter-in-Law

Caregiver Roles/ExpectationsUnited States TaiwanADLSIADLSFinancial supportEmotional support

24 hr home health aide

Support Provided by Family to EldersUnited States TaiwanEmotional PhysicalSocialFinancial

FoodPhysical HealthMedicine (typically less

of a priority)

Resources available to Seniors and FamilyUnited States TaiwanSocial SecurityMedicareMedical/MedicaidNational Family

caregiver support program

Acute care readily available to the low-income

Percentage of Seniors in LTCUnited States Taiwan4-5 % 4-5%

Programs/Assistance for Seniors with DementiaUnited States TaiwanAlzheimer's AssociationCalifornia Resource

CentersAdult Day Care

Programs

Work in progress =)

Seniors aging in the comfort of their own home.United States TaiwanSection 8 recipient HUD subsidized senior

apartments

Increase in older adult couples.

Older Adults having own autonomy

Global Jeopardy Care in United States Care in Taiwan$200 $400$800

$200$400$800