essay

Care of the elderly within Muslim families

family and gender among american muslims : issues facing middle eastern immigrants and their descendantsPhiladelphia • Published In 1996 • Pages: 271-297

By: Sengstock, Mary C..

Abstract
This is a survey report on the health and the social service needs of elderly Arab and Chaldean residents of southeastern Michigan based on a 98 respondents with a median age of 65. The respondents were generally satisfied with the services provided. In the discussion, Sengstock analysizes the discrepancy between respondents' recognized needs and those observed by the professional interviewers, in terms of their different cultural standards, including the reluctance of Arab-Americans to seek help outside of their group.
Subjects
Tests and schedules administered in the field
Medical care
Senescence
Status and treatment of the aged
culture
Arab Americans
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 1998
Field Date
1990-1991
Coverage Date
1990-1991
Coverage Place
Detroit and suburbs, Michigan, United States
Notes
Mary C. Sengstock
Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-297)
LCCN
95054109
LCSH
Arab Americans