The elderly in the Philippines
The elderly in the Philippines
/ foreword by Mita Pardo de Tavera
- 204 pages : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references.
Areas of investigation Some dimensions of aging Aging trends in the Philippines Living conditions of the aged in the rural and urban communities Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents Economic and employment status General state of health and physical well-being Family network and relationship Aspirations and attitudes Political awareness and community participation Social and community life Some general observations Varying images, perceptions of and relationships with the elderly Exposure and relationship with elderly grandparents/parents Concepts and views on aging Images and perception of the aged Feelings for and attitudes toward old people Responses to some issues on aging Gerontology and geriatrics in medical and nursing schools Summary of findings Living conditions of elderlies The elderly as perceived and viewed in the Philippines society General statements Growing old in the future By way of conclusion: A meditation on the journey to a graceful old age
9715060323
Elderly--Philippines
362.6599
Includes bibliographical references.
Areas of investigation Some dimensions of aging Aging trends in the Philippines Living conditions of the aged in the rural and urban communities Socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents Economic and employment status General state of health and physical well-being Family network and relationship Aspirations and attitudes Political awareness and community participation Social and community life Some general observations Varying images, perceptions of and relationships with the elderly Exposure and relationship with elderly grandparents/parents Concepts and views on aging Images and perception of the aged Feelings for and attitudes toward old people Responses to some issues on aging Gerontology and geriatrics in medical and nursing schools Summary of findings Living conditions of elderlies The elderly as perceived and viewed in the Philippines society General statements Growing old in the future By way of conclusion: A meditation on the journey to a graceful old age
9715060323
Elderly--Philippines
362.6599