Older Asian-Americans Moving Away From Home

elderly – n. old or rather old : past middle age

retirement home – n. a place where people who no longer work can live and sometimes be taken care of

nursing – n. the job of taking care of people who are sick, injured, or old

multilingual - adj. able to speak and understand several languages

Tai Chi - n. a Chinese form of exercise that uses very slow and controlled movements

senior – adj. of, relating to, or designed for older people

Feng Shui – n. a Chinese system for positioning a building and the objects within a building in a way that is thought to agree with spiritual forces and to bring health and happiness

nursing home – n. a place where people who are old or who are unable to take care of themselves can live and be taken care of

campus - n. the grounds  and buildings of an institution, especially a college or other institution of learning, a hospital, or a corporation

assisted living - n. a system that provides a place to live and medical care for people (such as elderly or disabled people) who need help with daily activities

Now it’s your turn. Are there retirement homes where you live? Or do elderly people stay with their families? Write to us in the comments section.