| Description |
xi, 317 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Sage focus editions ; 145 |
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Sage focus editions ; 145
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Introduction - Jordan I Kosberg -- An International Perspective on Family Care of the Elderly -- An Overview -- Part One: Young Countries -- Family Care of the Elderly in Ghana - Charles K Brown -- Family Care of the Elderly in Mexico - Raquel Bialik -- Family Care of the Elderly in Thailand - Malinee Wongsith -- Part Two: Youthful Countries -- Family Care of the Elderly in China - Zhu Chuanyi and Xu Qin -- Changes and Problems -- Family Care of the Elderly in Costa Rica - Fidelina Briceno Campos, Flora Saboro̕ Hernandez and Fernando Morales Martn̕ez -- Family Care of the Elderly in Egypt - Abdel Moneim Ashour -- Part Three: Adult Countries -- Family Care of the Elderly in Argentina - Roberto Kaplan and Nelida Redondo -- A Context of Crisis -- Family Care of the Elderly in Hong Kong - Nelson W S Chow -- Family Care of the Elderly in Israel - Gila Noam and Jack Habib -- Part Four: Mature Countries -- Family Care of the Elderly in Australia - John McCallum and Anna Howe -- Family Care of the Elderly in Greece - Peter Stathopoulos and Anna Amera -- Family Care of the Elderly in Japan - Daisaku Maeda and Youmei Nakatini -- Family Care of the Elderly in the United States - Timothy H Brubaker and Ellie Brubaker -- An Issue of Gender Differences? -- Part Five: Aged Countries -- Family Care of the Elderly in Austria - Josef Horl -- Family Care of the Elderly in Great Britain - Chris Phillipson -- Family Care of the Elderly in Sweden - Lars Andersson -- Part Six: Conclusion -- Family Care of the Elderly - Jordan I Kosberg -- Unique and Common Features |
| Summary |
The caregiving systems and institutions in all countries of the world are being constantly challenged as we experience myriad social and cultural changes. Family Care of the Elderly focuses upon these care systems and explores the consequences of cultural change upon traditional caregiving. The introductory chapter provides a theoretical framework for understanding the differences between the countries and identifies consistent trends. The chapters that follow are organized according to the degree of development of the countries presented, and address the following topics: traditional characteristics; societal changes; consequences of the changes; and responses to the changes. Specific issues addressed include programs and services supporting family caregiving; institutional care; perceived responsibilities by government, private sector, religion, family, etc.; and public policies affecting the elderly. Using this framework, the reader will easily compare the policies and programs within the various countries. A concluding chapter points to variations and similarities between countries and examines future implicationsv of a changing world and family caregiving |
| Analysis |
Old persons Care Role of Families |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Older people -- Home care -- Cross-cultural studies.
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| Author |
Kosberg, Jordan I., 1939-
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| LC no. |
92025037 |
| ISBN |
0803942796 |
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080394280X (paperback) |
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