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Caregivers in the United States and the United Kingdom: different systems, similar challenges
- Authors:
- MONTGOMERY Anne, HOLZHAUSEN Emily
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 27(4), Winter 2003, pp.61-67.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Discusses the origins of the caregiver movements in the UK and the USA, policy development and similarities and differences in the two countries.
The 'Browning' of the graying of America: diversity in the elderly population and policy implications
- Authors:
- HAYES-BAUTISTA David ., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Two demographic trends of great policy consequence have been occurring in the population: One has received a great deal of attention; the other hardly any. The first trend - obvious to almost everyone - is "the graying of America" caused primarily by increases in life expectancy. The second trend - far less noticed - is the geriatric extension of the so-called browning of America. The Latino ad Asian/Pacific Islander populations have grown rapidly over the past two decades. Fueled by both high rates of immigration and high birth rates, the Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander populations have more than doubled in size over the past twenty years. This browning trend is also being seen in the elderly population. The country is experiencing a "browning" of the "graying" of America.
Social policy issues and concerns in a diverse Aging society: implications of increasing diversity
- Author:
- TAKAMURA Jeanette
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Outlines three questions which emerge in relation to social policy issues and concerns in a multicultural aging society. First, what are now the most crucial policy issues related to minority aging? Second, what factors are likely to shape national policy in the decades ahead? And, third, how will our social and health policies respond to the requirements of an aging population in an increasingly ethnically and racially diverse society?
Cultural competency: how is it measured? Does it make a difference?
- Author:
- GERON Scott Miyake
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(3), 2002, pp.39-45.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
The reasons for the embrace of cultural competency are varied. A growing number of professionals working with older adults recognize the salience of understanding the cultural context in which any direct service takes place . Among psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, the movement to make professional education and services more culturally competent is seen as a professional opportunity and an imperative.