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New research finds older migrants are meeting their health needs within their own ethnic groups, and are also benefiting wider communities' well-being through volunteering.
Associate Professor Valerie Wright-St Clair tells Kathryn Ryan how Auckland's rapidly diversifying population prompted AUT's Centre for Active Ageing to conduct this study into wellness among older Chinese, Indian and Korean immigrants, challenging a common perception older migrants are a burden to society.
The study recommends supporting older immigrants' help networks, rather than advocating for mainstream community, health and social services.
