TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kao, Hsueh-Fen S.
AU  - Amaya, Maria A.
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2019/08/07
TI  - A Model for Understanding Hispanic/Latino Family Caregiving for Older Adults
JO  - OBM Geriatrics
SP  - 065
VL  - 03
IS  - 03
AB  - Background: In 2016, Hispanic/Latino (H/L) Americans made up 8% of the older population (≥65) and 22.9% of the oldest population (≥85) in the United States. It is projected that the older H/L population will grow to 21% by 2060. Currently the older H/L population depends primarily on their families for care.   
Methods: Review published caregiving models for older adults in H/L populations.
Results: Gradual and inevitable acculturation of H/L caregivers to U.S. social customs, and the mutual relationship within their caregiving dyads can significantly influence caregivers’ filial attitudes and thus alter their traditional caregiving behaviors for older adults. 
Conclusions: Healthcare professionals should not deem H/L family caregiving for older adults a cultural preference. Rather, we should provide culturally sensitive care for these often underserved populations.
SN  - 2638-1311
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.1903065
DO  - 10.21926/obm.geriatr.1903065
ID  - Kao2019
ER  -