Changes in Caregiving Networks by Race and Ethnicity
Author Information
Author(s): Bragg Alexa, Fabius Chanee
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
How have caregiving networks changed by race and ethnicity between 2015 and 2022?
Conclusion
The study found that while some characteristics of older adults remained stable, disparities in caregiving networks by race and ethnicity persisted over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Black and Hispanic older adults experienced disparities in income and Medicaid enrollment.
- Fewer children were identified as caregivers in 2022 compared to 2015 among older Black and White adults.
- Hispanic older adults had greater role-sharing with self-care tasks than Black and White older adults.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different races and ethnicities share caregiving tasks for older adults over time, showing that some groups need more help than others.
Methodology
The study used data from the National Health and Aging Study (NHATS) to compare caregiving networks of different racial and ethnic groups.
Limitations
The study may not capture all nuances of caregiving dynamics due to its reliance on survey data.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling Non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Non-Hispanic White older adults living with disability.
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