DANESH 2007Programs

2007 Conference . The DANESH Institute Board of Directors is exploring several alternatives for this purpose, including a one-day conference. Further information will be made public as soon as possible.

 Update on Modules on Aging . As reported in previous issues, one of the projects of the Institute is the development of teaching modules to assist human service providers to gain further cultural sensitivity about older Iranian adults. Based on the Life Course Perspective, with a focus on Iranian-Americans, the modules will primarily focus on tasks of adulthood as well as challenges and assets of older immigrant adults. Carolyn Fakouri, Mary Hegland, and Irene Queiro-Tajalli are conducting this project. Other colleagues are welcome. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Irene Queiro-Tajalli at itka100@iupui.edu.

Research Project on Older Adults . In the process of developing the modules on aging, a research project has emerged. Early this year, the Indiana University-Purdue University (IUPUI) Institutional Review Boards approved a proposal to collect data on the journey of older Iranians to the United States and their experiences in adapting to this culture. It will build on existing knowledge about Iranian immigrants with a focus on older adults. The study is expected to shed light on three main areas: 1) type of pre-departure arrangements to facilitate the journey to the United States ; 2) types of adjustments to the host country; and 3) joys and struggles of adapting after the journey. The co-researchers will be Mary Hegland and Irene Queiro-Tajalli.

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