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South Asian seniors face up to changing times

The South Asian community is going through a cultural shift in Canada. Torn between east and west cultures, the community…

By Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra , in City , on April 18, 2008

The South Asian community is going through a cultural shift in Canada. Torn between east and west cultures, the community struggles to take care of elderly relatives at home. But an assisted care centre in Surrey is redefining traditions. More and more South Asians are opening to the idea of putting elderly relatives in this centre, which caters specifically to South Asians.

Report produced and directed by Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra

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