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Grand-parenting has grown consistently over years due to increasing social problems such as low birth rate and single-parent family. The phenomenon is particularly common among aboriginal families. Preventing the phenomenon from developing in terms of population and variation requires timely reaction to the causes of the problem, which might rely on governmental policies on living, employing and other issues in aboriginal communities. What needs primary attention is the caring for elders to minimize family burdens on the working generation. “More birth now; Easier retirement later” is an idea too orthodox for the present society. Elders today need a more independent life by devoting to interests and actively staying healthy in order to achieve a truly satisfying retirement. The four objectives of this research are to study the difference in elder day-caring activities in three communities, aboriginal elders’ non-physical activities, recreational habits and integration of activities. Other than written information and related studies, active interview and first-hand information analysis are the main methods to achieve the objectives. Through interviews, particularly, we shall gain a more complete perspective of the elders’ opinion and circumstances. As the conductor discovered, the content of services provided by aboriginal elders’ day-caring facilities can be divided into the following categories: In terms of living needs, serves such as dinning, health care, family contact, hospitality companies and other daily needs. Secondly, recreational needs are not to be ignored. Activities such as spelling lessons, music, group activities, and outdoor activities are great tools for helping elders to develop a mental health. Last but not least, professionalservices by social workers are also required. Home visit, professional health-care tracking, health support, public health education and medical assistant are to important to maintain elders’ physical health. Combining the three categories of services, the existing social problem in aboriginal communities shall be restrained and even reduced.
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