Works (4)
Updated: July 5th, 2023 15:55
2011 journal article
Intergenerational ties in context: Grandparents caring for Grandchildren in China
Social Forces, 90(2), 571–594.
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Added: August 6, 2018
2007 journal article
Characteristics of the institutionalized and community-residing oldest-old in China
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE, 64(4), 871–883.
author keywords: China; oldest-old; institutionalization; community-residing; mortality; health status
MeSH headings : Aged, 80 and over; China; Female; Health Status; Health Surveys; Humans; Institutionalization; Male; Residence Characteristics
topics (OpenAlex): Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving; Health disparities and outcomes; Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
TL;DR:
The results indicate that the institutionalized oldest-old are younger, male, reside in urban areas, have lower family-care resources, and exhibit poorer health compared to those living in the community.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2007 journal article
Factors associated with place of death among the Chinese oldest old
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY, 26(1), 34–57.
author keywords: china; place of death; oldest-old; factor
topics (OpenAlex): Health disparities and outcomes; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes; Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
TL;DR:
Results show that 92% of Chinese oldest old die at home, with 7% dying in hospitals and 1% at institutions, and a theory about place of death consisting of three evolutionary stages is proposed, which might explain the disparity in patterns of place ofdeath in different societies.
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018