After 1979 , the Iranians elderly are in a state of endless movement from one place to another. On the one hand , many older seniors move to join their adult children
, and secondly , many seniors take this opportunity to change their
lives people.
Yet those who live outside Iran can share views on how it can be exhausting to be constantly in motion. Huge amount of Iranian parents are certainly part torn between the countries, cities , cultures , homes and communities. These parents or grandparents may decide to travel or migrate through a shorter period of time, depending on a number of circumstances.
Certainly , individuals and families from different socio- cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic leave their comfort zones to live or move closer to their adult children.
For many reasons people seek safer places to stay, then there are always parents who are left behind. Sometimes , some parents prefer to keep stay in their country of origin during his regular visits to their adult children or be visited by them.
In other cases , parents and grandparents are those who choose to stress migration in old age.People seek proximity to each other the concept of unity , culture, family and respect for elders who are part of who we are as Iranians.
For some reason , parents move or migrate , there are always pros and cons remains to be seen .For some families, parents and grandparents become the source of support , energy and love . While in others, addiction , lack of boundaries , and interference in the interpersonal lives of others, are issues that both move among many families.
Feelings of loss and grief for the past life, the lack of jobs or skills to find new jobs, and sometimes conflicts between family members are realities that anxiety that many older people in our communities .Broken promises and broken hearts are often what is observed across many seniors who immigrated to keep track of the family.
In general, if it is a harsh reality for some individuals age , it is more difficult with age in places where you feel a sense of belonging. The point is that immigration is an expensive option and sometimes parents - grandparents lose its stability, connections and sense of belonging.
I guess it is not an easy topic to explore how immigration policies are becoming more difficult every day. Yet I am sure that education and discussion on how parents can be helped was not pursued.My Name Is Poran Poregbal and I am a clinical counselor .
I think we need to broaden our understanding of mental health by viewing the cultural values in our ways of dealing with the world. I want to emphasize our help individuals, families, young people and our future generations to integrate into any culture in which we live
Yet those who live outside Iran can share views on how it can be exhausting to be constantly in motion. Huge amount of Iranian parents are certainly part torn between the countries, cities , cultures , homes and communities. These parents or grandparents may decide to travel or migrate through a shorter period of time, depending on a number of circumstances.
Certainly , individuals and families from different socio- cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic leave their comfort zones to live or move closer to their adult children.
For many reasons people seek safer places to stay, then there are always parents who are left behind. Sometimes , some parents prefer to keep stay in their country of origin during his regular visits to their adult children or be visited by them.
In other cases , parents and grandparents are those who choose to stress migration in old age.People seek proximity to each other the concept of unity , culture, family and respect for elders who are part of who we are as Iranians.
For some reason , parents move or migrate , there are always pros and cons remains to be seen .For some families, parents and grandparents become the source of support , energy and love . While in others, addiction , lack of boundaries , and interference in the interpersonal lives of others, are issues that both move among many families.
Feelings of loss and grief for the past life, the lack of jobs or skills to find new jobs, and sometimes conflicts between family members are realities that anxiety that many older people in our communities .Broken promises and broken hearts are often what is observed across many seniors who immigrated to keep track of the family.
In general, if it is a harsh reality for some individuals age , it is more difficult with age in places where you feel a sense of belonging. The point is that immigration is an expensive option and sometimes parents - grandparents lose its stability, connections and sense of belonging.
I guess it is not an easy topic to explore how immigration policies are becoming more difficult every day. Yet I am sure that education and discussion on how parents can be helped was not pursued.My Name Is Poran Poregbal and I am a clinical counselor .
I think we need to broaden our understanding of mental health by viewing the cultural values in our ways of dealing with the world. I want to emphasize our help individuals, families, young people and our future generations to integrate into any culture in which we live
