Cultural Jeopardy ELDER Project Fairfield University School of

Cultural Jeopardy ELDER Project Fairfield University School of Nursing Asian Indian Culture Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Is there I don’t feel anything good Potpourri well… to eat? What did you say? All in the family 100 100 100 200 200 200 300 300 300 400 400 400 500 500 500 Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

The major language of this culture group. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is Hindi? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Never address someone older than yourself by this. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is first name only? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Embracing members of the opposite sex in public is considered this. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is unacceptable? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

This language is commonly used in many areas of life. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is English? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

This is displayed while joining palms together as if in prayer under the chin and nodding the head and looking down. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is the traditional Indian greeting or Namaste? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

These members are considered a link to Indian culture and heritage. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Who are grandparents? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Old age signifies this attribute. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is wisdom? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

I am the head of the house. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Who is the senior male? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

This type of family structure is practiced more in the U. S. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is the nuclear family? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

All these people live in the same house. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What are generations? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Connectedness of body, mind and spirit. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is health? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

I often present as somatic complaints. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is mental illness? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Even though it happened in the past, it can cause pain and suffering in the present. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is bad karma? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Don’t ask too many questions or they will think you are this. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is impolite? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Offering too many choices may make the doctor look like this. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is incompetent? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Rice, grains and breads. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What are dietary staples? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

This dietary habit is practiced by many people in the Indian culture. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is vegetarianism? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Recognized for its life giving role in society and avoided by most. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is beef (cow)? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Halal foods are similar to this type of food eaten by our middle east neighbor. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What are kosher foods? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Key ingredient in Indian curry. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is curcumin? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Not a common hygiene practice. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is the use of deodorant? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Massage, bathing and herbal medicines. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What are home remedies? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

This is the traditional Indian system of medicine. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is Ayurvedic Medicine? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Fire, wood and water. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What are three doshas? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Preferred method of burial. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

What is cremation? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Reference • About the Systems. Retrieved on March 10 th, 2010 from http: //indianmedicine. nic. in/index. asp? lang=1. • Asian Indian Culture: Influences and Implications for Health Care. Retrieved March 10 th, 2010 from http: //www. molinahealthcare. com/medicaid/providers/common/pdf/asian%20 indian%20 culture%20%20 influences%20 and%20 implications%20 for%20 health%20 care_material%20 and%20 test. pdf? E=tr ue. • • Health and Healthcare of Asian Indian American. Retrieved December 18, 2010 from http: //www. stanford. edu/group/ethnoger/asianindian. html. The World Factbook: South Asia: India. Retrieved March 25 th, 2010 from https: //www. cia. gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha. html. Periyakoil, V. J. and Dara, S. (2010). Health and Healthcare of Asian Indian American Older Adults. Retrieved February 5, 2011 from http: //stanford, edu/ethnomed/asian_indian. Working with People with Disabilities: An Indian Perspective. Retrieved December 12, 2010 from http: // cirrie. buffalo. edu/cultural/monographs/India. php. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of

Cultural Jeopardy Activity Created by: Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPR/Division of