Family And Formal Assistance With Activity Limitations: Who Helps The Mexican American Elderly?

    Authors

    T. L. Dietz

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Hisp. J. Behav. Sci.

    Keywords

    INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGES; OLDER ADULTS; SERVICES; CARE; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Using a large, national dataset, this project focuses on the activity limitations of the Mexican American elderly and their receipt of assistance. The study demonstrates that 65% of the respondents reported at least one activity limitation and that the majority of those did not receive any assistance with the limitation from family! Results show that whereas some Mexican American elders do receive assistance from the family and same receive assistance from the formal sector a number are at risk of having their needs unmet. Analysis of variance was used to evaluate the differences between those who received assistance solely from the family, those who received assistance from the formal service sector or a combination of formal and family assistance, and those who received no help. Younger Mexican American elders, those with fewer limitations, and those with better English communication skills were more likely to receive no help with their limitations.

    Journal Title

    Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences

    Volume

    19

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1997

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    333

    Last Page

    352

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1997XQ09300006

    ISSN

    0739-9863

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