Racial differences in family support and formal service utilization among older persons: a nonrecursive model

Article Abstract:

Differences between white and black older people in their use of two major sources of social support for activities of daily living, informal assistance from relatives and formal community services, are explored. Blacks are found to more commonly use both types of support to ease the burden on caregivers. Those who receive more informal support tend to have a lower availment of formal services. This, however, does not automatically mean that blacks who utilize more formal services lack informal support. For whites, results indicate a decline in informal support when formal services are availed of.

Social aspects, Research, Usage, Community health services, Social networks, Whites, Blacks

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Address at ceremony launching the International Year of Older Persons (1999)

Article Abstract:

The launching of the International Year of Older Persons in 1999 is an opportunity to enlighten the world about the growing trend towards longevity. A third of the global population will be over 60 by the year 2150. The phenomenon poses a global scenario with major economic, social, cultural, psychological and spiritual implications. Thus, an international effort should be done to promote multigenerational interest in creating a healthy environment for the aging population.

Aged, Elderly, International aspects, Transcript

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