Title

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

Authors

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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