Disparities in the Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Older Immigrants in the USA: a Systematic Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-018-00554-9
Abstract: BackgroundDisability in older adults leads to poor quality of life, is costly for the health system, and is a risk for mortality. Little is known about disability in older immigrants to the USA.ObjectiveTo synthesize the… read more here.
Keywords: disability; immigrants usa; older immigrants; prevalence ... See more keywords
The reasons older immigrants in the United States of America report for returning to Mexico
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x17001155
Abstract: ABSTRACT Mexicans are the largest immigrant group in the United States of America (USA) and are ageing rapidly. Few studies investigate whether older immigrants return to Mexico for different reasons than younger immigrants. Using the… read more here.
Keywords: younger immigrants; older immigrants; report returning; united states ... See more keywords
Generational (dis)agreements – family support, national law and older immigrants in extended households
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DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x17001234
Abstract: ABSTRACT As detailed knowledge on multigenerational migrant families is sparse, this paper draws on quantitative and qualitative data to investigate intergenerational co-residence for older Turkish immigrants in Denmark. Registry data show that 23 per cent… read more here.
Keywords: turkish immigrants; law; dis agreements; older immigrants ... See more keywords
Social Networks and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Older Immigrants: Does Quantity, Quality, and Composition of Social Networks Matter?
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2019.1642973
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between quantity, quality, and composition of social networks and depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Methods: Data were derived from the Population Study of Chinese… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; social networks; older immigrants; composition ... See more keywords
Neighborhood Environment and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Older Immigrants in the U.S.: The Mediation Effects of Coping Resources.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac065
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Studies have shown that neighborhood environment shapes older Americans' aging experience and health. However, it remains largely unknown whether and how neighborhood environment influences the wellbeing of older Asian Immigrants. Guided by… read more here.
Keywords: neighborhood environment; chinese older; coping resources; mediation ... See more keywords
Social isolation and loneliness in older immigrants during COVID-19: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2021-0071
Abstract: Purpose The stay-at-home orders were necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 but have worsened social isolation and loneliness among older persons. Strategies to maintain social connections have been proposed. It is unclear if the… read more here.
Keywords: older immigrants; scoping review; isolation loneliness; social isolation ... See more keywords
Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of Older Person Abuse in Canadian Immigrant Communities: An Integrative Review
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DOI: 10.1177/08445621221112429
Abstract: Older immigrants represent 28% of the Canadian population who are over the age of 60. World-wide 1 in 6 older persons experiences abuse. Due to population aging, attention must be paid to the abuse and… read more here.
Keywords: integrative review; review; abuse; elder abuse ... See more keywords