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Structural Inequalities, Informal Networks: A Comparison of Native and Non-Native Elderly

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2010

Rita M. Bienvenue  and
Betty Havens
Rita M. Bienvenue
Affiliation:
University of Manitoba
Betty Havens
Affiliation:
Provincial Gerontologist Manitoba
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Abstract

This study examines a comparative sample of native and non-native Canadian elderly. Findings indicate that the native population is seriously disadvantaged in terms of housing and health care services. In terms of informal networks and assistance to the elderly, native Canadians rely almost exclusively on informal networks while others receive some assistance from formal agencies as well. These and other issues are discussed relative to future research and the development of theory.

Résumé

Cette étude examine une section représentative de personnes âgées canadiennes non-autochtones et autochtones. Les résultats démontrent que cette dernière catégorie souffre d'un sérieux handicap au niveau des services de santé et au secteur immobilier. Au chapitre des organisations informelles et du secours aux aînés, les autochtones se rapportent principalement aux réseaux officieux alors que l'autre groupe bénéficie également des services prodigués par les agences officielles. Ces problèmes ainsi que plusieurs autres sont analysés en vue d'améliorer les recherches futures et de préciser de nouvelles théories.

Keywords

agingnative-Canadianshousinghealthinformal networksassistance
Type
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Information
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 5 , Issue 4 , Winter/L'hiver 1986 , pp. 241 - 248
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 1986

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