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For better or for worse — elderly Chinese immigrants living alone in Canada
Author(s)	David W L Lai
Journal title	Hallym International Journal of Aging, vol 9, no 2, 2007
Pages	pp 107-124
Source	http://baywood.com
Keywords	Chinese people ; Living alone ; Health [elderly] ; Well being ; Social surveys ; Canada.
Annotation	For many ageing people, living alone leads to many positive and negative implications for their well-being. In Chinese culture, in which strong family ties and values are emphasised, older Chinese people living alone is not a common phenomenon. This study examined the differences between older Chinese-Canadian immigrants living alone and those living with others, and the role of living alone on their health and well-being. The findings showed that those living alone reported fewer limitations in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and received a higher level of social support than those living with others. Women living alone were less mentally healthy than their counterparts living with others. Policy makers and practitioners need to address the mental health needs of older immigrant women in this vulnerable group. Programmes and interventions should consider issues of gender and racial oppression, and culturally unique needs for stronger family support. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080911208 A
Classmark	TKL: K8: CC: D:F:5HH: 3F: 7S
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