Among other results, researchers find that higher levels of depressive symptoms were associated with more chronic health conditions, greater functional disability, and lower levels of sense of mastery, social network, and acculturation.
This study provides a context for understanding social support and primary spousal caregiving for elders in Chinese culture.
The study finds that there are significant differences in the age-net transfers pattern across European welfare regimes.
Latent class analysis revealed 5 types of intergenerational relations in rural Chinese families: (a) tight-knit, (b) nearby but discordant, (c) distant discordant, (d) distant reciprocal, and (e) distant ascending.
Reserachers conducted a literature search in the databases Pubmed and PsycInfo and identified 31 relevant studies using a broad spectrum of methods and neuropsychological instruments.
Results from the study suggest that occupational contexts enriched with independent planning/performance of work tasks might decrease the risk of developing dementia.
The study examines the health and socioeconomic status of Mexican-origin Baby Boomers in the United States.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of a form of family therapy for elderly retired Korean men.
Findings from the study highlight the importance of educational interventions the enable individuals with limited health literacy to develop the knowledge needed to engage in effective self-management behavior.
About 40 percent of those surveyed in the study indicated that they had experienced at least one type of abuse in the past year.
