| Title | Patterns of in-home care among elderly black and white Americans. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1997 |
| Authors | Norgard, TM, Rodgers, WL |
| Journal | J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci |
| Volume | 52 Spec No |
| Pagination | 93-101 |
| Date Published | 1997 May |
| Type of Article | Journal |
| ISSN Number | 1079-5014 |
| Call Number | pubs_1997_Norgard_TJGSeriesB.pdf |
| Keywords | Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Black or African American, Caregivers, Female, Home Care Services, Humans, Male, Socioeconomic factors, United States, White People |
| Abstract | This study examines the use of informal and formal sources of care by elderly Black and White Americans (n = 2,847) who are functionally impaired and noninstitutionalized. The data are from the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) study. Detailed baseline characteristics are provided and logistic regressions are used to assess the likelihood of (a) receiving in-home assistance from any source, (b) using any informal sources of in-home care, (c) using any formal sources, and (d) using formal sources of in-home care with informal sources of home care. Results of the logistic regressions indicate that, compared to Whites, Black elders were less likely to receive assistance and to use informal sources of home care. |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9215361 |
| DOI | 10.1093/geronb/52b.special_issue.93 |
| User Guide Notes | |
| Endnote Keywords | Aged, 80 and Over/Blacks/Caregivers/Female/Home Care Services/Socioeconomic Factors/Support, U.S. Government--PHS/United States/Whites |
| Endnote ID | 4125 |
| Alternate Journal | J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci |
| Citation Key | 6570 |
| PubMed ID | 9215361 |
| Grant List | T32 AG-0017 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States |
