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Factors Affecting The Economic Status Of Elderly Chicanos, Alejandro Garcia
Factors Affecting The Economic Status Of Elderly Chicanos, Alejandro Garcia
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This paper identifies and discusses factors affecting the economic status of elderly chicanos. These factors include historical factors, labor force participation, familial support systems, and human services utilization. Implications for policy are addressed.
Community Service Opportunities And Older Americans, Zev Harel, Ruth Ellen Lindenberg
Community Service Opportunities And Older Americans, Zev Harel, Ruth Ellen Lindenberg
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Contemporary society has brought about a situation where older Americans have limited opportunities for contributory roles. They have limited involvement in the development and provision of services aimed to promote their own well-being and the welfare and well-being of others. This article examines the importance of contributory roles and functions in light of theoretical perspectives, social work values, and research evidence which indicates that life satisfaction and psychological well being of older persons is related to continued productivity and the opportunity to carry substantive social roles. This article reviews and discusses contributory opportunities for older persons as part of community …
Social Work Practice With The Rural Aged, Nancy Lohmann, Roger A. Lohmann, Ellen Netting
Social Work Practice With The Rural Aged, Nancy Lohmann, Roger A. Lohmann, Ellen Netting
Faculty & Staff Scholarship
Approximately 27 percent of America’s aged live in rural areas. Despite similar problems, however, there are substantial differences in the nature of human services designed to meet these needs in cities and rural areas. This chapter examines rural problems and services in health, income, housing and social integration. In addition, unique rural issues of community outreach and professional relationships in rural areas are examined.