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[Aging in a foreign environment]

H Brandenburg1

  • 1Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Institut für Gerontologie, Heidelberg.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|November 1, 1994
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This study examines environmental gerontology for long-term elderly migrants in Germany, highlighting research gaps and analyzing living arrangements and social service use for aging well.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Migration Studies

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the living conditions of elderly migrants in Germany.
  • Long-term migrants (20-30 years) face unique aging challenges.
  • Understanding "normal aging" versus "aging with competence losses" is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify deficits in current research on elderly migrants.
  • To analyze environmental factors influencing the aging process of this demographic.
  • To propose future directions for "ethnic aging" and gerontological research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on elderly migrants.
  • Analysis of environmental factors: living arrangements and social service utilization.

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  • Conceptual framework for differentiating aging trajectories.

    • Main Results:

    • Current research inadequately addresses the specific needs of elderly migrants.
    • Living arrangements and access to social services significantly impact aging outcomes.
    • Distinct environmental considerations are necessary for "ethnic aging".

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need for more targeted research in environmental gerontology for migrant populations.
    • Policy and practice should adapt to support the environmental needs of aging migrants.
    • Future research should integrate ethnic and environmental dimensions of aging.