Cultural Care Strategies for Indigenous Older Adults in Long-Term Care: Insights from Taiwan’s Ten-Year Long-Term Care Plan 2.0 and Social Work Implications

This study explores cultural care strategies in long-term care (LTC) for indigenous older adults, focusing on implications for social work practice. Employing qualitative methods, it examines Taiwan's Ten-Year Long-Term Care Plan 2.0. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 13 LTC personnel from the L'olu and Tbulan Tribes. Findings highlight key strategies, including employing culturally aligned care workers, integrating traditional practices, fostering empathy, and training LTC personnel in cultural humility. Regarding social work implications, the study emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration, and reimagines the role of social work in culturally diverse LTC contexts.