Question

Access www.asaging.org and identify the goals of the Network on Multicultural Aging (NOMA). Please submit no more than one page addressing the goals of NOMA in APA format

Answer 1

NOMA (Network on Multicultural Aging) focus on the aging problems with multicultural context. Its goals are listed below:

·         Providing a forum for discussing and addressing issues of multicultural aging, diversity and cultural competence.

·         Using cultural differences as one of the critical factors in the development of institutions in the network of aging

·         Encouraging the development of programs in the aging network

·         Collaborating with other ASA constituent groups and standing committees to weave issues of diversity and cultural competence into the fabric of the organization.

·         Providing consultation, technical assistance, and educational support to its members.

·         NOMA wants to ensure that the services of its members to older adults are culturally appropriate.

·         All the members would like to work towards building an inclusive, multicultural organization.

·         All the members want to network with and learn from others in the field who are facing similar issues. regarding diversity and cultural competence

·         All the members want to serve a diverse population of older adults.