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Hispanic Elderly
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Author : Marta Sotomayor
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas-Pan American Press
Release Date : 1988
Hispanic Elderly written by Marta Sotomayor and has been published by University of Texas-Pan American Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Family & Relationships categories.
A collection of ten scholarly articles based on a research study conducted by the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA). Data was collected from Mexican-American and Puerto Rican elderly residing in the rural areas of Northern New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and from the urban areas of San Antonio, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut. The authors discuss acculturation levels, psychological strengths, life satisfaction, coping styles, religiosity, caregiving issues, traditional assumptions about extended familism, health status, economic supports as well as methodological issues regarding scales measuring self esteem, life satisfaction and mastery, health and economic status, and future directions.
The Hispanic Elderly
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
The Hispanic Elderly written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Hispanic Americans categories.
The Hispanic Elderly
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Author : Rosina M. Becerra
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
The Hispanic Elderly written by Rosina M. Becerra and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Social Science categories.
Selected by CHOICE as an Outstanding Academic Book of 1985-86.
Hispanic And Indian Elderly
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Hispanic And Indian Elderly written by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Older Hispanic Americans categories.
Hispanic Elderly In Transition
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Author : Steven Applewhite
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 1988-10-17
Hispanic Elderly In Transition written by Steven Applewhite and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-10-17 with Education categories.
An outstanding examination of the cross-cultural apsects in social work practice and service dealing with Hispanic elderly, in particular Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans. It provides a historical as well as a sociodemographic overview of the Hispanic aged, and addresses economic, cultural, and health issues affecting their quality of life. This is certainly a notable and comprehensive study of service utilization, variations in aging, politics and public policy, and foremost a collection of research writings of ethnography of Hispanic aging patterns and variabilities. Most highly recommended for public and academic libraries and for class use. LA Red/The Net A notable contribution to the literature dealing with ethnic variations in aging, this volume of interrelated original essays looks at how Hispanic elderly living in the United States are adapting to the present, maintaining links to the past, and determining the roles they may have in shaping the future. Addressing economic, social, cultural, and health issues that affect the quality of life of older Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and other Hispanics, the book offers both comprehensive analyses of selected topics and descriptive case studies of community life together with theoretical paradigms and practice models in the field of minority aging.
Latinos In An Aging World
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Author : Ronald J. Angel
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-25
Latinos In An Aging World written by Ronald J. Angel and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-25 with Family & Relationships categories.
This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino elderly population and the implications on society. It examines post-WWII demographic and social changes and summarizes research from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed light on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of older Latinos. The political and cultural implications including possible policy changes are also considered. Written in an engaging style, each chapter opens with a vignette that puts a human face on the issues. Boxed exhibits highlight social programs and policies and physical and mental health challenges that impact Latino elders. Web alerts direct readers to sites that feature more detailed information related to the chapter’s issues. Each chapter also features an introduction, examples, tables, figures, a summary, and discussion questions. The self-contained chapters can be presented in any order. Latinos in an Aging World explores: Real world problems individuals face in dealing with poverty, immigration, and health and retirement decisions The latest data on Latinos as compared to research on African- and Asian- Americans where appropriate The unique historical, demographic, social, familial, and economic situations of various Latino subgroups including those from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba How ethnicity affects one’s position of wealth and power and sense of citizenship. The consequence of life-long disadvantages and stigmatization on economic, physical, and mental well-being The impact of one’s neighborhood and the proximity to those from similar cultures on quality of life. The introduction motivates the book and sets the stage for the entire discussion. Chapter 1 reviews the histories of the major Hispanic subgroups along with various theories as they relate to race, ethnicity, and gender that provide a conceptual framework for understanding the later chapters. Demographic, economic, and social profiles of the various Hispanic subgroups are explored in chapter 2. Next the Latino population is explored from various perspectives including the economic and social situations of men and women and their educational, marital and family, and labor force experiences. Chapter 4 examines older immigrants and their families and identifies the resources available to them in their communities that often replicate the cultural and social support system of the old country. Major health risks that older Latinos face as a result of the disadvantages they experience throughout life are examined in chapter 5. Family situations and long-term care and living arrangements of older Hispanics are examined in chapter 6. The impact of neighborhood on quality of life in terms of safety and physical and mental wellbeing is explored in chapter 7. The burden that eldercare can place upon those who bear the responsibility of their daily care is explored in chapter 8. Chapter 9 investigates the gaps in income between minority and non-Hispanic white Americans and reviews what individuals with few resources need to know about financial management. The book concludes with the social, political, and economic implications of the growing Hispanic population and the role of NGOs and other organizations in providing services to older populations. Intended for courses on Latinos and aging, diversity, race and ethnicity, minorities and aging, adult development and aging, the psychology or sociology or politics of aging, geriatric social work, public health and aging, global aging, social or family policy, and health and society taught in the behavioral and social sciences, ethnic, or Latin American/Chicano Studies, this book also appeals to researchers and practitioners who work with Hispanic families.
Latino Elders And The Twenty First Century
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Author : Melvin Delgado
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-04-14
Latino Elders And The Twenty First Century written by Melvin Delgado and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-14 with Medical categories.
Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Challenges for Culturally Competent Research and Practice will help social workers, researchers, and organizations identify and analyze ways of meeting the demands of the increasing number of elderly Latinos. Working from conceptual frameworks, case studies, and examples, this book provides you with a demographic picture of Latino elders and investigates the needs of ethnic-specific groups. Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century will help you develop and create culturally competent intervention methods that take the culture, beliefs, and situations of Latino elders into consideration. Addressing the future challenges to individuals involved in the field of gerontology, this book offers you current studies on the assessment of present services for Latino elders, how they can be improved, and why these individuals may be reluctant to seek financial or medical help. Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century will assist you in devising policies and programs aimed at improving services for Latino elders, including: providing Latino and non-Latino staff with an understanding of culturally competent principles, such as values, knowledge, and skills, that will help them give attention to individual and cultural needs improving staff development by assessing issues and underlying causes of client problems using the self and other cultural awareness models to help professionals realize their own values, attitudes, and behaviors examining community resources, such as gift shops, clothing shops, and beauty parlors in Puerto Rican communities that offer interpreter services, integration of the lonely, and community leadership to the elderly considering family structure and personal identification to facilitate access to health care services minimizing stress of caregivers by fully understanding how they identify their roles within their families, evaluating their needs and capacity as caregivers, and offering counseling approaches that recognize the dynamics of caregiving examining contributing factors to substance abuse among elders and researching incidence, prevalence, patterns of use, etiology, and consequences of this behavior Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century explores the possibilities of further research in the areas of substance abuse among the elderly and the importance of businesses in ethnic communities to meet the growing needs of clients. In order to assist specific groups of Latinos, this book examines social and medical needs and services for Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, and Yaqui elders of Old Pascua. Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century will help you develop culturally sensitive programs for individual clients and diminish barriers to service.
The Independence Of Urban Hispanic Elderly
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Author : Betty R. Navedo Barsa
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1998
The Independence Of Urban Hispanic Elderly written by Betty R. Navedo Barsa and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Family & Relationships categories.
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Health Of Aging Hispanics
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Author : Jacqueline L. Angel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-08-06
The Health Of Aging Hispanics written by Jacqueline L. Angel and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-06 with Family & Relationships categories.
This timely and much-needed book addresses the demographic trends affecting the Latinos in the United States, Mexico and Latin America, looking at the health concerns and of this growing population, as it ages. Further examination of this previously understudied group– now the nation’s largest minority group – offers the possibility to promote healthy aging for the entire nation. As international immigration continues to increase, collections such as this are critical for understanding the social and health consequences of this immigration.
Aging Health And Longevity In The Mexican Origin Population
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Author : Jacqueline L. Angel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-02-08
Aging Health And Longevity In The Mexican Origin Population written by Jacqueline L. Angel and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-08 with Family & Relationships categories.
Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population creates a foundation for an interdisciplinary discussion of the trajectory of disability and long-term care for older people of Mexican-origin from a bi-national perspective. Although the literature on Latino elders in the United States is growing, few of these studies or publications offer the breadth and depth contained in this book.