Webinar presents data on Asian American seniors
WASHINGTON, DC –- There is a lack of particularized data on the living conditions of elderly Asian American and Pacific Islander, a recent webinar by AARP disclosed, even as its panel of experts discussed key issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) age 50-plus in general.
The webinar, which covered issues such as caregiving, economic security, health and healthcare for AAPI seniors was open to the public and transmitted live from Washington, D.C. earlier today. (Watch it online at https://aarp.webex.com/aarp/ldr.php?RCID=740efb030b01c7b7ed3c9c009003fd33 )
The panelists discussed AARP’s recent three-part research series (available for free download at www.AARP.org/AAPI), including data that AAPIs age 50-plus:
- Are more likely to provide caregiving for older family members at home;
- Appear more financially secure than the general population, but many more Asian ethnic groups are at or below poverty levels compared to the general population of the same age;
- Lack health insurance and access to quality, affordable health care compared to other Americans the same age
“There is a lack of disaggregated data about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, yet data is the key to unlocking policy, resources, and solutions that address the critical needs of AAPI communities,” said Daphne Kwok, AARP vice president, Multicultural Markets & Engagement for Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience.
“We are committed to bringing attention to the gaps in knowledge about these groups and hope that our research will help individuals, non-profit groups, and funders make informed decisions about the concerns of our communities,” she added.
The other panelists were Dr. Xenia Montenegro, AARP Research Team lead for Multicultural Markets; Angela Houghton, AARP Research, senior research advisor; and Ron Mori, AARP manager, Multicultural Markets & Engagement for Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience.
The presentation (available here) was followed by a lively Q&A with inquiries from interested community members from around the country.
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