Sunday | June 24, 2007

Aging in Community Project in Sri Lanka

How do elders live in Sri Lanka?

What does it mean to care for elders in community?

What can we do to help elders to enjoy their life?

My colleagues and I are going to visit the country where "THERE IS NO NURSINGN HOME", and explore the alternative living arrangement that elders can maintain their familiar lifestyle in their community. We believe that the culture and lifestyle of Sri Lankan should be embedded in the living environment where elders live in order to support their healthy aging processes. Our approach is to learn about the everyday life of Sri Lankan through in-depth interviews and observations, then apply the knowledge to create a culturally appropriate living environment where elders are able to aging in community.

Our team consists of members from Japan, USA, and Sri Lanka. This international adventure will be taken place between June 27th and July 8th. While we have carefully planed for this project with A LOT of help from local residents in Sri Lanka, we do not have much idea about "HOW IT IS GOING TO TURN OUT" at this moment. I will try to update the progress of our project as often as I can!!

Please leave your comment when you have a time to do so.

I am taking a LONG flight  to Sri Lanka tomorrow!!!

Posted by Emichan at 19:14:07 | Permanent Link | Comments (18) |
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1 - Hello Emi,
Thankfully Debbie sent info about your travels as I did not realize you were going. I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip and send best wishes from Minneapolis. Love, Barb (Comment this)

Written by: Barbie at 2007/06/25 - 01:41:04
2 - Hi Emi,
Checking in to wish you well on your travels and this exciting project~ look forward to the updates. Happy Trails from Denver. Hugs, Janice (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/06/25 - 07:57:36
3 - I tried twice and my comment didn't get through. Go Emi, go!!! Safe travels and keep us posted. We are all interested to learn from you. Miss you so much, Debbie. (Comment this)

Written by: Debbie Van Straten at 2007/06/25 - 09:58:04
4 - Hi Emi-san,

Thank you so much for letting me know about your new blog (I've tried to send my comment a few times, but somehow the site didn't let me... I hope it goes through this time). I look forward to reading all your adventures in Sri Lanka. Please take care, and good luck with everything.

P.S. Please say hi to Suguru-san from me. (Comment this)

Written by: Rie at 2007/06/25 - 14:00:54
5 - This is really exciting!! Don't work to hard and keep us posted. Carol Ende (Comment this)

Written by: cende at 2007/06/26 - 14:36:31
6 - Safe travels Emi. Will watch for updates and looking forward to seeing you in August. Thomas sends his best wishes as well. Cheryl (Comment this)

Written by: Cheryl George at 2007/06/26 - 17:43:59
7 - Thanks for your work. I am hoping you made it safely and there is an internet connection.

-Justine (Comment this)

Written by: Anonymous at 2007/06/27 - 01:57:57
8 - Debbie gave me your blog link and I am a bit new to blogging ideas, so forgive me in advance for my mistakes. I hope your travels move smoothly and your lessons run deep. I will read, but don't forsee many times to write. I heartfully hope that there are some answers available for the US nursing home (Comment this)

Written by: hel at 2007/06/27 - 14:24:34
9 - Hi Emi -

Wonderful to hear about your trip. I'm very interested in hearing about what you learn there.
I saw your name on the attendance list at IAHSA and was sorry you couldn't make it. We had a great time.
Safe travels,

Al Power (Comment this)

Written by: Al at 2007/06/27 - 17:39:58
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10 - Barbie,

Thank you for your comment. I am so delighted to know that you would be reading my blog from Minnesota!! Hope to see you soon.
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