Negotiating the care convoys for a diverse group of older Australians living in rural communities: a large qualitative study

• Published in: Ageing and society Vol. 44; no. 7; pp. 1494 - 1514
• Main Authors: Petersen, Maree, Winterton, Rachel, Warburton, Jeni, Wilson, Jill
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.07.2024
• Subjects: Access; Aging; Availability; Community; Community resources; Elder care; Families & family life; Foreign policy; Health care; Health care policy; Health services; Home health care; Kinship networks; Misconceptions; Negotiation; Negotiations; Older people; Qualitative research; Resource allocation; Rural areas; Rural communities; Social capital; Social exclusion; Social networks; Volunteers; Australia; care convoys; informal supports; Australia; formal services; rural

Whilst ageing in place is integral to international policy, there is less understanding of how individuals utilise formal services and informal supports in diverse rural environments to maintain their wellness and independence. Consequently, how older people negotiate their care within rural communi...