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Hello everyone, I’m excited to join this group and share some observations from my recent books about aging, retirement, and elderly care.

In my research, I’ve been exploring how different cultures approach elderly care and lifestyle, and I think there’s a lot worth discussing here. Care habits are deeply influenced by culture. For example, Western and Asian approaches to elderly care are very different, both in philosophy and in practice.

In Western societies, care often emphasizes independence, self-management, and professional support systems. People are encouraged to maintain autonomy, and care services are institutionalized. In contrast, many Asian cultures emphasize family responsibility, filial duty, and multigenerational living. Care is often provided at home, and decisions are strongly influenced by family and social norms.

These differences are not just practical—they affect emotional experiences, family dynamics, and even how older adults perceive their value and dignity.

One of the most sensitive topics I explore in my second book is whether people can truly grow old and die with dignity. This involves understanding the critical points in elderly care, managing stress and potential breakdowns, and even nurturing the “soul light” of older adults.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

How do cultural expectations shape elderly care in your experience?

Have you noticed challenges or advantages in different approaches to retirement life and end-of-life care?

Are there practices from other cultures that you think could improve care and dignity for the elderly?

What does “dying with dignity” mean to you, personally or in your community?

You can get my books for free to read and discuss:

Volume 1: Elderly Care and Lifestyle: Cultural Differences Worth Discussing

Volume 2: Can People Grow Old and Die with Dignity?

I hope this sparks a lively discussion. Feel free to share your experiences, opinions, or even critiques—different perspectives make the conversation richer.

Kingsley Beck
Living with Elegance and Abundance: Financial Freedom × Life at Ease × Emotional Depth
A Graceful Aging: The Wisdom of Care and Comfort

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Kingsley wrote: "Hello everyone, I’m excited to join this group and share some observations from my recent books about aging, retirement, and elderly care.

In my research, I’ve been exploring how different culture..."

This is such a wonderful & topical issue Kingsley! It would certainly be worth checking out for sure. Hope we can connect & maybe do an interview together about this & discuss this book on my blog insaneowl.com. Let me know. :) :D

Fiza wrote: "Kingsley wrote: "Hello everyone, I’m excited to join this group and share some observations from my recent books about aging, retirement, and elderly care.

In my research, I’ve been exploring how ..."

Thank you very much for your enthusiastic response. I'm very willing to discuss this further, wherever it takes place. Thank you!

Kingsley wrote: "Fiza wrote: "Kingsley wrote: "Hello everyone, I’m excited to join this group and share some observations from my recent books about aging, retirement, and elderly care.

In my research, I’ve been e..."

Definitely Kingsley! I will get in touch with you for a written interview on my blog insaneowl.com ASAP. This is an important book in my opinion & an important topic that we all should concern ourselves with. Having lost three elderly members of my family this past year got me instantly drawn to your literature. I thank God that we were able to connect. See you with a message soon. God bless! :)