Religious Attitudes

Buddism

• The elderly are respected for their wisdom and knowledge.
• Caring for the elderly builds up good KARMA.

Christianity

• Honor your father and mother (ten commandments)
• The elderly should feel safe and secure in their homes.
• Many hospices that care for the elderly have christian foundings. (St Ann's Hospice)

Hindu

• Extended families are part of hindu lives.
• Parents are to be treated like gods.
• Duty to the eldest son to provide and care for the elders in the family.

Muslim

• Parents are to be shown kindness and respect.
• Those who do not honor their parents are not part of UMMAH. (A community of Muslims.
• Residential homes are not used in Muslim culture, but hospices are.