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Puerto Rican elders' knowledge and use of community-based long-term care services
Mariana T Guzzardo1, Nancy W Sheehan
1Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|December 21, 2012
Summary
Puerto Rican elders face challenges accessing formal long-term care services. Senior housing with Spanish-speaking staff and neighbor support improved access for elders in Latino senior housing.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Community-based long-term care services are crucial for aging populations.
- Understanding access barriers for minority elders is essential for equitable care.
- Puerto Rican elders represent a significant demographic with unique cultural needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore knowledge and utilization of community-based long-term care services among Spanish-speaking Puerto Rican elders.
- To investigate the influence of residential setting on access to these services.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to service access.
Main Methods:
- Three focus groups were conducted.
- Twenty-eight Spanish-speaking Puerto Rican elders participated.
- Qualitative thematic analysis was employed.
Main Results:
- Participants reported difficulties and frustrations with formal services.
- A significant reliance on formal services was noted due to limited familial support.
- Elders in Latino senior housing experienced greater access, facilitated by Spanish-speaking staff and neighborly support.
Conclusions:
- Formal services present challenges for Puerto Rican elders.
- Residential setting, particularly Latino senior housing, significantly impacts service accessibility.
- Recommendations for practice and policy are suggested to improve service delivery.
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