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Knowledge and Attitudes About Parkinson’s Disease Among a Diverse Group of Older Adults
Abstract Underserved minorities are vulnerable to diagnostic delays and under-treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to understand knowledge and attitudes about PD among a racially/ethnically diverse group of community members. In the qualitative arm, ten homogeneous focus groups of 6 to 8 White, African-American and Chinese American older adults at senior centers in Philadelphia were conducted. Next, for the quantitative arm, a questionnaire of knowledge and attitudes about PD was administered among a larger group of senior center members. Themes were ident...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Nativity Status and Sources of Care Assistance Among Elderly Mexican-Origin Adults
Abstract Much like other racial/ethnic groups, Latinos are facing challenges to provide needed care to aging adults. Older Latinos underutilize nursing homes and home health care services and primarily rely on their families for assistance. While this general trend has been established, little attention has been paid to nativity differentials in patterns of caregiving for this segment of the aging population. The analyses are based on the latest wave (Wave 7) of the Hispanic Established Population for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly or H-EPESE (2010/2011) a sample of older Mexican-origin adults and...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Coresidence With Elderly Parents in Contemporary China: The Role of Filial Piety, Reciprocity, Socioeconomic Resources, and Parental Needs
Abstract This paper examines how adult children’s expressed filial piety, receipt of help from parents, socioeconomic resources, and parents’ needs are associated with the likelihood of parent–child coresidence in contemporary China. Drawing on the 2002 wave of the Chinese Survey of Family Dynamics and the 2002 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, we used logistic regression to analyze correlates of coresidence with parents of 3,938 married adult children, aged 35 to 65. Results show that the stronger the filial piety expressed by adult children, the higher their likelihood o...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Eldercare in the Transnational Setting: Insights from Bangladeshi Transnational Families in the United States
Abstract Little is known about the emotional impact of caregiving for elderly parents on migrant child in the transnational setting. To address this gap in the literature, this study examines the stressors, mediators, and outcomes of eldercare in the transnational context. Data were collected from 21 Bangladeshi immigrant men and women living in the United States who had living parents in Bangladesh over 60 years old. Despite the geographic distance, the migrants provide care to their parents such as emotional support, financial assistance, and arranging for care. While the health status of the care re...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

The Experience of Korean Immigrant Women Adjusting to Canadian Society
Abstract The acculturation process is an important factor in the experience of all immigrants. Although previous studies have indicated the challenges faced by Korean immigrants, little attention has been paid to Korean women’s immigration experiences. A focused ethnography was used to examine midlife and older Korean immigrant women’s experiences following their immigration to Canada. Fifteen women were interviewed in a city in Western Canada. The findings showed that in coming to Canada, women focused on caring for their children and often sacrificed their personal dreams. They had to be employed ...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Self-reported Health and Personal Social Networks of Older People Living with HIV/AIDS in Lomé, Togo
We examined the composition and size of the networks of OPLWHA. Also, the correlation between networks and self-reported health was examined. Findings show that the OPLWHA had personal social networks that included three types of people: immediate kin, extended kin, and non-kin. Additionally, these networks varied by size. While the mean number of people in the smaller network (people from whom the OPLWHA can borrow an important sum of money) was less than one person (0.55), the mean number of people in the larger network was three (people with whom the OPLWHA enjoy socializing). Furthermore, only the network of people wit...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Listening to the Voices of Native Hawaiian Elders and ‘Ohana Caregivers: Discussions on Aging, Health, and Care Preferences
Abstract Native Hawaiians, the indigenous people of Hawai’i, are affected by varying social and health disparities that result in high prevalence of chronic disease, early onset of disability, and shorter life expectancy compared to other ethnic groups in Hawai’i. Six listening meetings were conducted, involving 41 community-dwelling kūpuna (Native Hawaiian elders) and ‘ohana (family) caregivers to investigate health and care preferences that offer the potential for improving well-being in later life for Native Hawaiian elders. As background, we provide three explanatory perspectives and theories...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Examination of Important Life Experiences of the Oldest-Old: Cross-Cultural Comparisons of U.S. and Japanese Centenarians
This study included a population-based sample of 239 U.S. centenarians from the Georgia Centenarian Study and 304 Japanese centenarians from the Tokyo Centenarian Study. Two open-ended life events questions were categorized and grouped into different life event domains. Several cross-tabulations were computed to investigate culture and gender differences in most important life event domains. Next, four configural frequency analyses were conducted using Neuroticism, Extraversion, and the first most often mentioned life event domain for each sample (i.e., marriage and historical life events). Results suggest that events rela...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Self-Perception of When Old Age Begins for Cambodian Elders Living in the United States
This study extends research on cultural differences in aging, specifically identifying the cultural difference in the definition of when “old age” begins. Age is culturally derived and creates expectations for social roles, health, self-identity, and behavior. Understanding how refugees experience the cultural discrepancies in their expectations of aging can inform providers who serve this population. (Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology)
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

‘Older Women’, Customary Obligations and Orphan Foster Caregiving: The Case of Queen Mothers in Manya Klo, Ghana
This study examines the link between the social characteristics of queen mothers in Manya Klo in Ghana and their roles as caregivers. The research findings suggest that queen mothers have become the primary caregivers of orphans, even though they do not have the wherewithal to provide for these orphans. The lack of kin support to queen mothers exacerbates their physical and economic vulnerabilities. They engage in less dignifying economic activities and pay less attention to their own needs in order to meet their customary obligations as orphan caregivers. The growing influence of queen mothers as caregivers for orphans, h...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Cross-Cultural Comparison of Successful Aging Definitions Between Chinese and Hmong Elders in the United States
Abstract The purpose of the study was to elicit the definitions of successful aging according to Chinese and Hmong elders living in Milwaukee, WI. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 44 elders (Hmong n = 21 and Chinese n = 23). Findings show some similarities in the Chinese and Hmong elders’ definitions though specific cultural differences exist. Chinese elders emphasized physical health and mobility, mental health, positive attitudes, shedding responsibilities, positive family relationships, financial stability, social engagement, religious faith, and accomplishments and v...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Levels and Correlates of Knowledge about Alzheimer’s Disease among Older Chinese Americans
Conclusions: AD educational programs should target domains (e.g., risk factors, symptoms, and caregiving) about which Chinese American elders tend to have less knowledge; AD information should be disseminated through appropriate media to outreach Chinese American elders more effectively. Addressing the biases in elders’ cultural beliefs of AD should be incorporated in AD educational programs. (Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology)
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Chronic Kidney Disease and the Aging Population
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Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Fear of Falling and Quality of Life of Apparently-Healthy Elderly Individuals from a Nigerian Population
This study investigated the prevalence of FOF and QOL of apparently-healthy elderly residents of two Local Government Areas (LGAs) from Anambra State, Nigeria and also determined the relationship between the two variables. Two hundred and sixty-one (131 males and 130 females) volunteering elderly individuals, from three randomly-selected communities from each of the LGAs, participated in this cross-sectional survey. The Modified Fall Efficacy Scale (MFES) and the Short-Form Health Survey 36-item (SF-36) questionnaire were used to evaluate FOF and QOL respectively. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, mean and st...
Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Acknowledgement of Reviewers, Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology 2013
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Source: Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology - June 1, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research