Social relations and the family

作者：Toni C. Antonucci, Jasmine Manalel, Robin Creswick Fenley, Martha Bial · 发表于：Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.4337/9781802208139.00018 · 被引用次数：1 · 研究领域：Research in Social Sciences、Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

In this chapter we consider social relations within the family, especially how families help and hinder older people as they face two common age-related challenges: (1) geographic mobility, specifically migration; and (2) chronic disease, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). These issues are not new but have taken on increased importance in recent times. Reliance on family is a cultural keystone in many parts of the world. For families who are displaced, it can be the older person who provides a sense of stability. Conversely, should the older person become chronically ill destabilizing the family system, a concerted government response is necessary to ensure successful resettlement of the family. We argue that these challenges must be addressed in order to adequately prepare for ageing in the future. We provide recent empirical evidence, suggest relevant policy and outline areas where additional data are needed.