In AAPI families, filial piety and respect for elders is a core value.

Physical family togetherness is desired and multigenerational households are common.

AAPIs are more likely to believe that caring for parents is expected of them.

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For more information, contact Xenia Montenegro atxmontenegro@aarp.org.

Coping involves self-care and formal support.

Person providing comfort to another person

Woman hugging her elderly mother

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Mother and Daughter Embracing

Daughter Caring for Her Mother