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Older Mexicans and Latinos in the United States

Author : Jacqueline L. Angel
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031488091
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Older Mexicans and Latinos in the United States written by Jacqueline L. Angel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book delves into the consequences of rapid population aging for Mexico and U.S. Latinos, impacting various institutions, including families, the labor force, and healthcare systems. It examines in depth the causes and consequences of the increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia, especially early-onset decline in the Mexican-origin population. The book identifies resilience factors as critical to successful aging and health in the Mexican and Mexican-American populations from a transdisciplinary perspective. It also examines the diversity in the experiences of older adults with dementia and related disorders and that of their families in Mexico and the United States. The book also helps to better understand the levels of need and support capacity in both nations and the organizational contexts of long-term care in both countries. The ultimate goal of this sixth volume in the series on aging in the Americas is to identify critical sources of vulnerability and possible policy options for closing the gap in affordable and sustainable long-term care and financial wellbeing for low-resource populations living with dementia and other medical conditions in both countries. The volume presents new information, consensus data, potential venues for intervention, and action frameworks to advance current knowledge grounded in global aging health systems research of closing disparities in vulnerable populations at high risk of declining cognitive and physical health in two different political contexts. As such, the book provides a wealth of information for researchers, policy makers and professionals in the field of population aging.

Latinos in an Aging World

Author : Ronald J. Angel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317804937
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book Latinos in an Aging World written by Ronald J. Angel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino elderly population and the implications on society. It examines post-WWII demographic and social changes and summarizes research from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed light on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of older Latinos. The political and cultural implications including possible policy changes are also considered. Written in an engaging style, each chapter opens with a vignette that puts a human face on the issues. Boxed exhibits highlight social programs and policies and physical and mental health challenges that impact Latino elders. Web alerts direct readers to sites that feature more detailed information related to the chapter’s issues. Each chapter also features an introduction, examples, tables, figures, a summary, and discussion questions. The self-contained chapters can be presented in any order. Latinos in an Aging World explores: Real world problems individuals face in dealing with poverty, immigration, and health and retirement decisions The latest data on Latinos as compared to research on African- and Asian- Americans where appropriate The unique historical, demographic, social, familial, and economic situations of various Latino subgroups including those from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba How ethnicity affects one’s position of wealth and power and sense of citizenship. The consequence of life-long disadvantages and stigmatization on economic, physical, and mental well-being The impact of one’s neighborhood and the proximity to those from similar cultures on quality of life. The introduction motivates the book and sets the stage for the entire discussion. Chapter 1 reviews the histories of the major Hispanic subgroups along with various theories as they relate to race, ethnicity, and gender that provide a conceptual framework for understanding the later chapters. Demographic, economic, and social profiles of the various Hispanic subgroups are explored in chapter 2. Next the Latino population is explored from various perspectives including the economic and social situations of men and women and their educational, marital and family, and labor force experiences. Chapter 4 examines older immigrants and their families and identifies the resources available to them in their communities that often replicate the cultural and social support system of the old country. Major health risks that older Latinos face as a result of the disadvantages they experience throughout life are examined in chapter 5. Family situations and long-term care and living arrangements of older Hispanics are examined in chapter 6. The impact of neighborhood on quality of life in terms of safety and physical and mental wellbeing is explored in chapter 7. The burden that eldercare can place upon those who bear the responsibility of their daily care is explored in chapter 8. Chapter 9 investigates the gaps in income between minority and non-Hispanic white Americans and reviews what individuals with few resources need to know about financial management. The book concludes with the social, political, and economic implications of the growing Hispanic population and the role of NGOs and other organizations in providing services to older populations. Intended for courses on Latinos and aging, diversity, race and ethnicity, minorities and aging, adult development and aging, the psychology or sociology or politics of aging, geriatric social work, public health and aging, global aging, social or family policy, and health and society taught in the behavioral and social sciences, ethnic, or Latin American/Chicano Studies, this book also appeals to researchers and practitioners who work with Hispanic families.

Challenges of Latino Aging in the Americas

Author : William A. Vega
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319125982
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Challenges of Latino Aging in the Americas written by William A. Vega and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines one of the most important demographic changes facing the United States: an overall aging population and the increasing influence of Latinos. It also looks at the changing demographics in Mexico and its impact on the health and financial well-being of aging Mexicans and Mexican Americans. The book provides a conceptual and accessible framework that will educate and inform readers about the interconnectedness of the demographic trends facing these two countries. It also explores the ultimate personal, social, and political impact they will have on all Americans, in the U.S. as well as Mexico. Challenges of Latino Aging in the Americas features papers presented at the 2013 International Conference on Aging in the Americas, held at the University of Texas at Austin, September 2013. It brings together the work of many leading scholars from the fields of sociology, demography, psychology, anthropology, geography, social work, geriatric medicine, epidemiology, and public affairs. Coverage in this edited collection includes working with diverse populations; culturally compatible interventions for diverse elderly; the health, mental health, and social needs and concerns of aging Latinos; and the policy, political, and bi-lateral implications of aging and diversity in the U.S. and Mexico. The book provides a rich blend of empirical evidence with insightful, cutting-edge analysis that will serve as an insightful resource for researchers and policy makers, professors and graduate students in a wide range of fields, from sociology and demography to economics and political science.

The Health of Aging Hispanics

Author : Jacqueline L. Angel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387472088
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (874 download)

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Download or read book The Health of Aging Hispanics written by Jacqueline L. Angel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-06 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely and much-needed book addresses the demographic trends affecting the Latinos in the United States, Mexico and Latin America, looking at the health concerns and of this growing population, as it ages. Further examination of this previously understudied group– now the nation’s largest minority group – offers the possibility to promote healthy aging for the entire nation. As international immigration continues to increase, collections such as this are critical for understanding the social and health consequences of this immigration.

Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population

Author : Jacqueline L. Angel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461418674
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population by : Jacqueline L. Angel

Download or read book Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population written by Jacqueline L. Angel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population creates a foundation for an interdisciplinary discussion of the trajectory of disability and long-term care for older people of Mexican-origin from a bi-national perspective. Although the literature on Latino elders in the United States is growing, few of these studies or publications offer the breadth and depth contained in this book.

Hispanics and the Future of America

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309164818
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Hispanics and the Future of America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-02-23 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hispanics and the Future of America presents details of the complex story of a population that varies in many dimensions, including national origin, immigration status, and generation. The papers in this volume draw on a wide variety of data sources to describe the contours of this population, from the perspectives of history, demography, geography, education, family, employment, economic well-being, health, and political engagement. They provide a rich source of information for researchers, policy makers, and others who want to better understand the fast-growing and diverse population that we call "Hispanic." The current period is a critical one for getting a better understanding of how Hispanics are being shaped by the U.S. experience. This will, in turn, affect the United States and the contours of the Hispanic future remain uncertain. The uncertainties include such issues as whether Hispanics, especially immigrants, improve their educational attainment and fluency in English and thereby improve their economic position; whether growing numbers of foreign-born Hispanics become citizens and achieve empowerment at the ballot box and through elected office; whether impending health problems are successfully averted; and whether Hispanics' geographic dispersal accelerates their spatial and social integration. The papers in this volume provide invaluable information to explore these issues.

Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Health of Older Americans

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309175569
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Health of Older Americans written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-09-23 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Older Americans, even the oldest, can now expect to live years longer than those who reached the same ages even a few decades ago. Although survival has improved for all racial and ethnic groups, strong differences persist, both in life expectancy and in the causes of disability and death at older ages. This book examines trends in mortality rates and selected causes of disability (cardiovascular disease, dementia) for older people of different racial and ethnic groups. The determinants of these trends and differences are also investigated, including differences in access to health care and experiences in early life, diet, health behaviors, genetic background, social class, wealth and income. Groups often neglected in analyses of national data, such as the elderly Hispanic and Asian Americans of different origin and immigrant generations, are compared. The volume provides understanding of research bearing on the health status and survival of the fastest-growing segment of the American population.

Mental Health

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Contextualizing Health and Aging in the Americas

Author : William A. Vega
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030005844
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Contextualizing Health and Aging in the Americas written by William A. Vega and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-22 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents new insights into the consequences of the impending growth in and impact of the older segment of Latino aging adults across distinctive regions of the Americas. It uses a comparative research framework to further understanding of current issues in health and aging in the transnational context of the health and migratory experiences of the U.S.- Mexican population. It provides an important contribution to the interdisciplinary investigation of chronic diseases and functional impairments, social care and medical services, care-giving and intervention development, and neighborhood factors supporting optimal aging, using new conceptual and methodological approaches (inter-group comparisons). Specifically, the chapters employ different methodologies that investigate trends in aging health and services related to immigration processes, family and household structure, macroeconomic changes in the quality of community life, and focus on the new realities of aging in Latino families in local communities. The book focuses on measurement, data-quality issues, new conceptual modeling techniques, and longitudinal survey capabilities, and suggests needed areas of new research. As such it is of interest to researchers and policy makers in a wide range of disciplines from social and behavioral sciences to economics, gerontology, geriatrics, and public health.

Older Mexican Americans

Author : Kyriakos S. Markides
Publisher : Center for Mexican American Studies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Older Mexican Americans written by Kyriakos S. Markides and published by Center for Mexican American Studies. This book was released on 1983 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hispanic Elderly in Transition

Author : Steven Applewhite
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hispanic Elderly in Transition written by Steven Applewhite and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1988-10-17 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An outstanding examination of the cross-cultural apsects in social work practice and service dealing with Hispanic elderly, in particular Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Mexicans. It provides a historical as well as a sociodemographic overview of the Hispanic aged, and addresses economic, cultural, and health issues affecting their quality of life. This is certainly a notable and comprehensive study of service utilization, variations in aging, politics and public policy, and foremost a collection of research writings of ethnography of Hispanic aging patterns and variabilities. Most highly recommended for public and academic libraries and for class use. LA Red/The Net A notable contribution to the literature dealing with ethnic variations in aging, this volume of interrelated original essays looks at how Hispanic elderly living in the United States are adapting to the present, maintaining links to the past, and determining the roles they may have in shaping the future. Addressing economic, social, cultural, and health issues that affect the quality of life of older Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and other Hispanics, the book offers both comprehensive analyses of selected topics and descriptive case studies of community life together with theoretical paradigms and practice models in the field of minority aging.

Mexican American Elderly in the U.S.

Author : Steven R. Applewhite
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mexican American Elderly in the U.S. written by Steven R. Applewhite and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Living Arrangements of the U.S. Mexican Origin Older Adult Population

Author : Phillip Cantu
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Living Arrangements of the U.S. Mexican Origin Older Adult Population written by Phillip Cantu and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation examines late life living arrangements for the US older Mexican origin population. Among older adults, Mexican Americans are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to use formal long-term care services. Instead, Mexican Americans stay in their homes even after they become seriously impaired. While most frail older adults prefer to live at home or in the community rather than in long-term care facilities extended life expectancies require new empirical research on living arrangements. My dissertation builds on previous related research in several important ways. By focusing on Mexican in particular, I am able to examine a more homogenous group of Latinos than previous living arrangement research. The specific life expectancies and preferences for living arrangements of the Mexican American population make them a unique case for understanding the relationship between cognitive impairment and living arrangement. My research reveals substantial economic and health vulnerabilities among very old parents who live with children, but not as the head of household. In late old age, elderly parents in households in which they are not the head are highly dependent and experience high levels of ADL disability and cognitive impairment. Wealthier more established adult child caregivers make it possible for their elderly parents to co-reside. Thus, moving in with one’s children may serve as a functional alternative to a nursing home for the Mexican-origin oldest-old. I find that the extended lives of older Mexican American women relative to men are spent mostly living either alone or in extended households with other family members and not in non-family living care. Additionally, men spend nearly 40% of their years after age 65 living with their spouse only. Men spend only 13% of their years alone and another 13% living in extended households without a spouse. The differences in living arrangement by nativity status were generally along lines of household extension, foreign born men spent more time living in married extended households compared to US born men and foreign born women spent more time in single extended households compared to US born women. These findings are in line with previous research showing that foreign born Mexican Americans tend to have greater preference for household extensions in the case becoming incapacitated, however this research is the first to estimate to what extent those preferences result in greater duration living with others. Older Mexican adults in the US are twice as likely to live alone as people in Mexico. Nearly one in four people with dementia in the US and one in ten people with dementia in Mexico are living alone. Given rapid population aging trends, a lower mortality and fertility regime, Mexico is likely to mirror patterns of living arrangements in the US in the future. Although community care can increase the period of at least marginal autonomy, increasing life spans will mean a growing burden on public budgets

Politics of Aging Among Elder Hispanics

Author : Fernando M. Torres-Gil
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Politics of Aging Among Elder Hispanics written by Fernando M. Torres-Gil and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ethnogeriatrics

Author : Lenise Cummings-Vaughn
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319165585
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Ethnogeriatrics written by Lenise Cummings-Vaughn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is divided into five parts and fifteen chapters that address these topics by examining ethnogeriatric foundations, research issues, clinical care in ethnogeriatrics, education and policy. Expertly written chapters, by practicing geriatricians, gerontologists, clinician researchers and clinician educators, present a systematic approach to recognizing, analyzing and addressing the challenges of meeting the healthcare needs of a diverse population and authors discuss ways in which to engage the community by increasing research participation and by investigating the most prevalent diseases found in ethnic minorities. Ethnogeriatrics discusses issues related to working with culturally diverse elders that tend not to be addressed in typical training curricula and is essential reading for geriatricians, hospitalists, advance practice nurses, social workers and others who are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides high quality care to older patients.

The Hispanic Elderly

Author : Rosina M. Becerra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Hispanic Elderly written by Rosina M. Becerra and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected by CHOICE as an Outstanding Academic Book of 1985-86.

Hispanic Elderly

Author : Marta Sotomayor
Publisher : University of Texas-Pan American Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
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Download or read book Hispanic Elderly written by Marta Sotomayor and published by University of Texas-Pan American Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of ten scholarly articles based on a research study conducted by the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA). Data was collected from Mexican-American and Puerto Rican elderly residing in the rural areas of Northern New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and from the urban areas of San Antonio, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut. The authors discuss acculturation levels, psychological strengths, life satisfaction, coping styles, religiosity, caregiving issues, traditional assumptions about extended familism, health status, economic supports as well as methodological issues regarding scales measuring self esteem, life satisfaction and mastery, health and economic status, and future directions.