Social networks and family ties are among the core institutions providing support and
opportunities for engagement to older adults around the world (Berkman, 2000; Bloom et al …

This article presents a comparative analysis of the available research on the social networks
of older persons in India. Most of this research has been done in North Indian cities. The …

In Singapore, where family forms the desired multidimensional support for older adults, the
vision of successful aging and wellbeing in later years are inevitably articulated with a focus …

Given the increasing frailty and disability with age, social networks and social support play
cardinal role in the quality of life of older people in societies where formal support and social …

Aging in the new millennium is greatly influenced by both global and region-specific factors.
In Asia, the aged population is increasing at a faster rate than both Europe and North …

The rapid growth of the older population in India draws attention to the factors that contribute
to their changing health realities. However, there has hardly been any study in India that has …

Family networks are widely assumed to be a key source of support for older people in
Indonesia and Southeast Asia more generally, although empirical study of their composition …

The increase in the number of older adults in Nigeria is a significant demographic trend,
requiring adequate and sustainable attention. Usually, these older adults depend on family …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the level of social support in older
people presenting to the Emergency Department of a tertiary hospital in Trinidad. Methods …

This paper considers the support networks of older people in populations with a
preponderance of multigenerational households and examines the most vulnerable network …