There
is a paucity of information in the area of special populations related
to caregiving due to the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MYTH: Caregiving Is The Same For All Cultures.
|
|
There are very unique values, rituals, and traditions within cultures and populations. The heterogeneity among the elderly population and within subtypes of the population is often ignored. Increased longevity occurs across populations. There are increases in the numbers of minorities and other special populations who are aging. Racial, ethnic, geographic and cultural differences occur in the population of older adults. Some special populations include: minorities such as, African American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Native Americans. Variations within these populations occur in the way of family values, the way help is sought, access to resources, means, etc. Other special populations include rural and developmental disabilities. These many differences cut across caregiving.
There
is a paucity of information in the area of special populations related
to caregiving due to the following:
the
lack of diversity within caregiving programs
the reluctance to seek services on behalf of minorities
the cultural and language barriers of existing
program and supports
the lack of replicating existing services to meet the
different cultural needs of others
For additional information on this topic, please also check the following:
Grandparents
Raising Grandchildren
Top
of page | Home
|
Center
on Aging Studies | University
of Missouri Outreach & Extension |
University
of Missouri HES Extension | UMKC
To contact Site Administrator, e-mail:
Lois Fitzpatrick