Undergraduate Student, Georgetown University
I am a junior at Georgetown University double-majoring in History and Linguistics. Outside of classes, I love hiking in the DMV and acting in student theater groups on campus.
For my research project, I am assisting Dr. Edna Bosire and Dr. Emily Mendenhall with their research into perceptions of aging in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Such an important and eye-opening study. The contrast between rural and urban perceptions of aging, and how intergenerational relationships shape respect and care, really stood out to me. I especially appreciate the balanced view on elderly homes and the emphasis on community-based care models that honour cultural values while addressing real needs like dementia support.
My sister-in-law runs a retirement facility in Kerala, in the south of India, and I’ve seen similar tensions play out here. The balance between preserving family bonds and providing specialised, dignified care.
It’s such a nuanced conversation, and your work highlights just how much context and culture shape the solutions we choose.