Migration and Elderly Care When Women Leave, Who Cares for Older Adults? A Case Study of Cuba

González, Elaine Acosta

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“…Migration not only impacts the practice of care but results in the rearrangement of family responsibilities (Martinez, 2002; Martinez, 2009; Acosta, 2021; Mora & Piper, 2021). Changing gender roles may also contribute to the availability of women to care for Latinos with Alzheimer’s Disease in the future (Rodrigues et al, 2012; Gonzalvez et al, 2020; Durán, 2020).…”

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Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

Martínez

González

2022

J Appl Gerontol

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The number of Latinos living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to grow. Latinos currently make one-fifth of U.S. family caregivers. In this paper, we explore the cultural scripts and gendered practice of care in Latino families in relation to the underutilization of services to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We conducted interviews with 24 Latino caregivers in Miami-Dade, Florida representing six Latin American countries of origin. Interviews were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. We critically examined the concept of familism in order to better understand in-depth experiences of diverse Latino caregivers and concluded that an ethics of care model better elucidates the complexities of the care experience. Our analysis illustrates the ambivalence, contradictions, and changes in the beliefs and practice of care. These findings can help advance understanding among researchers and providers to develop a formal support system that is responsive to Latino caregiver needs.

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“…The decision of who, when, how, and where to provide care is conditioned by gender (Acosta, 2021). Other factors such as age, migrant status, and social class must also be taken into account (Mora & Piper, 2021; Shutes, 2021).…”

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Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

Martínez

González

2022

J Appl Gerontol

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Migration and Elderly Care When Women Leave, Who Cares for Older Adults? A Case Study of Cuba

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Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

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