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Elder Care among Asian Indian Families: Attitudes and Satisfactions

Community Alternatives: International Journal of Family Care

Author: Ramanathan, C. S., Ramanathan, P. N.
Year: 1994
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

Examines the experience of the aged in India & its implications for the design & delivery of culturally sensitive social services to aging Indian immigrants in North America. Survey of 23 primary caregivers & 23 elderly in Karnataka, India, 1988/89 reveals that a primary caregiver's attitude has a positive influence on the elderly's level of satisfaction with the care received. With similar cultural expectations of family caregiving, first-generation Americans of Asian-Indian origin are likely to be very apprehensive about accessing social services. Practice implications of working with the aged both in India & the U.S. are discussed.

Further Details

Pages 93-112
Volume 6
Issue 1
Accession Number 27.5.03
Keywords Asia, North America, older, carer

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