Care for Older Adults with Chronic Health Problems

Bibliographic Data

ID7076940
AuthorsNorah Keating (0000-0001-7317-4288, corresponding author), Norah C Keating (0000-0002-2535-4564, University of Alberta), Shanika Donald, Shanika Donalds (University of Alberta)
Year2024
Pages1-3
Publication date2024-11-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeOTHER
VenueThe Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL)
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/9781405165518.wbeose026.pub4
OpenAlexW4404109789
ISBN9781405165518
LanguageEN
References cited8

Providing care for older adults involves tasks carried out by and relationships with family, friends, and/or paid carers. In light of population aging, and the retrenchment or absence of social welfare to support unpaid carers, the vast majority of care for older adults is provided by carers who are members of the family or friends. Understanding the cultural context of families, the changes they face, and caregiving expectations and experiences will help in the understanding of social care networks; which frail older adults are likely to be without care; and how macrosystems such as pensions and chronic healthcare systems may better support older adults and their caregivers

Chronic disease · Family medicine · Health care · Multiple Chronic Conditions · Political science · Computer Science · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Gerontology