Background The theme of young family caregivers of older relatives is still partially
uncovered, although the phenomenon is increasing worldwide. This Systematic Literature …

Background populations are considered to have an 'unmet need'when they could benefit
from, but do not get, the necessary support. Policy efforts to achieve equitable access to long …

This article introduces the concept of care poverty, defined as inadequate coverage of care
needs resulting from an interplay between individual and societal factors, and examines its …

Background A negative attitude toward disability is one of the potential barriers for people
with disability (PWD) to achieve social equality. Although numerous studies have …

This open access book turns the research attention of social policy scholars and long-term
care researchers from comparative descriptions of care systems, focusing mostly on …

Background China has the largest population of partially or completely disabled elderly
people in the world. Although the disabled elderly people try to remain independent in their …

Suomi on pohjoismainen hyvinvointivaltio, joka lupaa tarpeenmukaiset sosiaali-ja
terveyspalvelut kaikille. Palvelujen lisäksi tai niiden sijasta monet ikääntyneet ihmiset saavat …

Objectives This paper examines the family ties of older adults in the United States and how
they are associated with mental health and social activity. We compare older adults with 4 …

Reconciliation of unpaid care and employment is an increasingly important societal,
economic and policy issue, both in the UK and internationally. Previous research shows the …

Although up to 8% of European youngsters carry out high-intensity care for a family member,
adolescent young carers (AYCs), especially those caring for their grandparents (GrPs) …