This book fosters a deeper understanding of the growing Latino
elderly population and the implications on society. It examines
post-WWII demographic and social changes and summarizes research
from sociology, psychology, economics, and public health to shed
light on the economic, physical, and mental well-being of older
Latinos. The political and cultural implications including possible
policy changes are also considered. Written in an engaging style,
each chapter opens with a vignette that puts a human face on the
issues. Boxed exhibits highlight social programs and policies and
physical and mental health challenges that impact Latino elders.
Web alerts direct readers to sites that feature more detailed
information related to the chapter's issues. Each chapter also
features an introduction, examples, tables, figures, a summary, and
discussion questions. The self-contained chapters can be presented
in any order. Latinos in an Aging World explores: Real world
problems individuals face in dealing with poverty, immigration, and
health and retirement decisions The latest data on Latinos as
compared to research on African- and Asian- Americans where
appropriate The unique historical, demographic, social, familial,
and economic situations of various Latino subgroups including those
from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba How ethnicity affects one's
position of wealth and power and sense of citizenship. The
consequence of life-long disadvantages and stigmatization on
economic, physical, and mental well-being The impact of one's
neighborhood and the proximity to those from similar cultures on
quality of life. The introduction motivates the book and sets the
stage for the entire discussion. Chapter 1 reviews the histories of
the major Hispanic subgroups along with various theories as they
relate to race, ethnicity, and gender that provide a conceptual
framework for understanding the later chapters. Demographic,
economic, and social profiles of the various Hispanic subgroups are
explored in chapter 2. Next the Latino population is explored from
various perspectives including the economic and social situations
of men and women and their educational, marital and family, and
labor force experiences. Chapter 4 examines older immigrants and
their families and identifies the resources available to them in
their communities that often replicate the cultural and social
support system of the old country. Major health risks that older
Latinos face as a result of the disadvantages they experience
throughout life are examined in chapter 5. Family situations and
long-term care and living arrangements of older Hispanics are
examined in chapter 6. The impact of neighborhood on quality of
life in terms of safety and physical and mental wellbeing is
explored in chapter 7. The burden that eldercare can place upon
those who bear the responsibility of their daily care is explored
in chapter 8. Chapter 9 investigates the gaps in income between
minority and non-Hispanic white Americans and reviews what
individuals with few resources need to know about financial
management. The book concludes with the social, political, and
economic implications of the growing Hispanic population and the
role of NGOs and other organizations in providing services to older
populations. Intended for courses on Latinos and aging, diversity,
race and ethnicity, minorities and aging, adult development and
aging, the psychology or sociology or politics of aging, geriatric
social work, public health and aging, global aging, social or
family policy, and health and society taught in the behavioral and
social sciences, ethnic, or Latin American/Chicano Studies, this
book also appeals to researchers and practitioners who work with
Hispanic families.
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