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ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_01

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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The nation's policy on aging has not adequately addressed the disjuncture between the compelling increase in the number of aged and the changing family and social roles of women. There is a continuum of mid-life, aged and very old women engaged in inter-generational exchange of care, who have unmet needs both as care givers and care receivers. Shortcomings in public policy arrangements are discussed, along with proposals for a national policy on aging that focuses on the family as a caring unit.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_02

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Recent attempts to portray the relative affluence of the current generation of older Americans as causing economic hardship for younger generations are examined in this paper. This argument, commonly referred to as the "generational equity" thesis, ignores the basic issues of gender and race. We argue that: the elderly are more sharply stratified into rich and poor than younger groups, the official poverty level used by the federal government underestimates the number of poor older persons living in poverty, and that older women and minorities have disturbingly high rates of poverty. Reducing current federal benefit levels to the elderly would do little to alleviate the problems experienced by younger generations, and would cause severe hardship for many older people. Women and minorities would be especially hard hit by such reductions since they are more likely to be poor than white males.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_03

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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The interdependence of generations, in both psychosocial and economic terms, has raised critical issues about the nature and role of reciprocity between adult children and their parents. This paper focuses on adult children as caregivers for their elderly arents and provides a conceptual paradigm for intergenerational familial exchanges. The paper builds on empirical studies of family care by investigating the factors that motivate the provision of support and assistance across generations.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_04

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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This report overviews the major health problems of middle aged and older women and health care access issues. The relationship of labor force involvement to health status and insurance benefits is considered. Other payment sources such as Medicaid and Medicare are critiqued for their failure to finance needed prevention and other services.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_05

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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Currently it is estimated that up to 25 percent of the elderly manifest symptoms of mental disorder. The recognition of the seriousness of the problem has lead to a growing body of research in the field of geriatric mental health. This paper presents an overview of early gerontological studies of life satisfaction and morale of older persons and of the two most prevalent mental health problems of the aged, depression and dementia. Mental health service delivery and utilization issues are also considered.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_06

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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With the aging of the population there will be a growing demand for non-professional home care workers to augment family caregivers in the care and support of the frail elderly. Despite the present and future importance of these workers, little is known about their job problems and satisfactions and their relationships with clients and their families. This paper resents an overview of what is known about this vital component o home care and suggests policy and research implications.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_07

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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This study explored the ways in which osteoporosis affected the lives of 115 community-dwelling older women. Stress and adjustment patterns were the main variables examined. The women perceived more stress in their lives since being diagnosed with osteoporosis than before the diagnosis. Pain, loss of roles, and other limitations laced on the women due to their condition contributed to their feerings of stress. Both short and long term coping strategies were developed by the women to help them adapt to their illness.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_08

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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This paper compares the formal and informal care used by women living alone and women living with others using data from a household survey of women over 65. In contrast to those living with others, who use few formal services and receive most of their care from the children they live with, those living alone rely on a diverse group of informal caregivers and formal services, many of which are provided in their homes. Women living alone also report using mechanical devices more often, and are less confident that assistance will be available in the event of illness. Results are discussed from psychological and organizational perspectives.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_09

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor

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This article examines friendship patterns and interactional skills among older, noninstitutionalized women. It draws on two studies, one quantitative and the second qualitative, of friendship undertaken by the author. Friendship is viewed in relation to age, related socio-environmental transitions and psychological growth in later life including the issues of intimacy, reciprocity and relational identity.

ISSN:0363-0242    

DOI:10.1300/J013v14n03_10

出版商:Taylor&Francis Group    

年代:1989

数据来源: Taylor