| Abstract: | How are the American Psychological Association's multicultural practice guidelines relevant to those who provide clinical services to older adults? Issues of race and ethnicity figure in the lives of older adults and their service providers in ways that may not be readily apparent. In this article, the author reviews facts about minority aging along with clinical examples to illustrate issues older adults confront in negotiating racial, ethnic, and age differences between themselves and others, including service providers. Current professional efforts to enhance sensitivity to late-life diversity issues are reviewed, as are resources on which the practicing psychologist can draw. Recommendations are made regarding how psychologists can gain knowledge, enrich teaching and supervision, and encourage conversation with clients and colleagues about multicultural aging. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
