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Social Support For The Black Elderly: Is There A Link Between Informal And Formal Assistance?, Susie A. Spence
Social Support For The Black Elderly: Is There A Link Between Informal And Formal Assistance?, Susie A. Spence
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This study explores informal and formal social support among a sample of elderly southern Blacks. The results reveal that all respondents received informal assistance and that while overall formal assistance was low, a number of respondents received support from both sources. The author discusses these findings in relation to the supplement model of elderly social support and their implications for social service providers.