Food is not justabout nutritionalneeds but it’s moreabout traditions,memories, feelingsand social status. ​Standwhen theyenter theroomSexualabuse(0.9%)​Personalgrooming,dress well,appearance ​Work beyondretirementage, family-ownedbusiness​Social worker cantry to connectSenior Italians tothe center forcommunity andcultural support.Food brings forth away of celebratingand comingtogether as food isused as a way toconnect withothers.​Seniors highlyrespected inItalian culture:wisdom andguidanceAlthough foodpatterns change overthe lifetime, the needto continue thetraditions remains ofthe same importance.Neglect(4.2%)​Seniors arefully committedto theirchildren andgrandchildren,It is commonfor bothimmediate andextended familymembers to livetogether​​Psychologicalabuse(11.6%)​In Italianculture, there isa deep respectfor elderlyfamilymembers.CulturalSensitivityGrandparents –roles likedecisions,consulted onimportantmattersFamily care isvalued,independenceis encouragedIn Italy, takingcare of olderfamily membersat home iscommonThis Carehome fostersan independentcare approachwith minorsupervision.FamilyEngagementHelp Italianseniors getconnected toCanada's manyItaliancommunities anddistricts​HolisticApproachEyecontact"Aging inplace"(Expatica,2025)Food is not justabout nutritionalneeds but it’s moreabout traditions,memories, feelingsand social status. ​Standwhen theyenter theroomSexualabuse(0.9%)​Personalgrooming,dress well,appearance ​Work beyondretirementage, family-ownedbusiness​Social worker cantry to connectSenior Italians tothe center forcommunity andcultural support.Food brings forth away of celebratingand comingtogether as food isused as a way toconnect withothers.​Seniors highlyrespected inItalian culture:wisdom andguidanceAlthough foodpatterns change overthe lifetime, the needto continue thetraditions remains ofthe same importance.Neglect(4.2%)​Seniors arefully committedto theirchildren andgrandchildren,It is commonfor bothimmediate andextended familymembers to livetogether​​Psychologicalabuse(11.6%)​In Italianculture, there isa deep respectfor elderlyfamilymembers.CulturalSensitivityGrandparents –roles likedecisions,consulted onimportantmattersFamily care isvalued,independenceis encouragedIn Italy, takingcare of olderfamily membersat home iscommonThis Carehome fostersan independentcare approachwith minorsupervision.FamilyEngagementHelp Italianseniors getconnected toCanada's manyItaliancommunities anddistricts​HolisticApproachEyecontact"Aging inplace"(Expatica,2025)

Seniors In Italy - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Food is not just about nutritional needs but it’s more about traditions, memories, feelings and social status. ​
  2. Stand when they enter the room
  3. Sexual abuse (0.9%)​
  4. Personal grooming, dress well, appearance ​
  5. Work beyond retirement age, family-owned business​
  6. Social worker can try to connect Senior Italians to the center for community and cultural support.
  7. Food brings forth a way of celebrating and coming together as food is used as a way to connect with others.​
  8. Seniors highly respected in Italian culture: wisdom and guidance
  9. Although food patterns change over the lifetime, the need to continue the traditions remains of the same importance.
  10. Neglect (4.2%)​
  11. Seniors are fully committed to their children and grandchildren,
  12. It is common for both immediate and extended family members to live together
  13. ​​Psychological abuse (11.6%)​
  14. In Italian culture, there is a deep respect for elderly family members.
  15. Cultural Sensitivity
  16. Grandparents – roles like decisions, consulted on important matters
  17. Family care is valued, independence is encouraged ​
  18. In Italy, taking care of older family members at home is common
  19. This Care home fosters an independent care approach with minor supervision.
  20. Family Engagement
  21. Help Italian seniors get connected to Canada's many Italian communities and districts​
  22. Holistic Approach
  23. Eye contact
  24. "Aging in place" (Expatica, 2025)