Diversity and Dynamics in Care Networks of Older Americans

• Published in: Socius : sociological research for a dynamic world Vol. 10
• Main Author: Lin, Zhiyong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2024; Sage Publications Ltd; SAGE Publishing
• Subjects: Caregivers; Caregiving; Children; Health needs; Health services; Latent class analysis; Older people; Technology; disabilities; long-term care; population aging

Despite growing interest in exploring caregiving alternatives beyond traditional models, limited research has focused on the diverse care networks that provide assistance to older adults. The aim of this study is to illuminate the complexity of older adults’ care networks by developing a typology th...