TY - JOUR
T1 - Caring for Aging Chinese
T2 - Lessons Learned From the United States
AU - Wan, Hongwei
AU - yu, Fang
AU - Kolanowski, Ann
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - After two birth peaks and the “one child per family” policy, China is facing unprecedented challenges with regard to its aging population. This article analyzes the problems associated with three traditional ways of caring for older Chinese, the current health care system, and social supports available to older Chinese. The “4-2-1” family structure and the “empty nest” undermine family support, the prevalence of chronic illnesses and lack of money reduce older adults’ selfcare abilities, and insufficient care facilities threaten social support. Lessons learned from the United States show that community-based nursing models, nursing curriculum reforms with a gerontology focus, and reformed health care systems are pivotal for addressing China's crisis.
AB - After two birth peaks and the “one child per family” policy, China is facing unprecedented challenges with regard to its aging population. This article analyzes the problems associated with three traditional ways of caring for older Chinese, the current health care system, and social supports available to older Chinese. The “4-2-1” family structure and the “empty nest” undermine family support, the prevalence of chronic illnesses and lack of money reduce older adults’ selfcare abilities, and insufficient care facilities threaten social support. Lessons learned from the United States show that community-based nursing models, nursing curriculum reforms with a gerontology focus, and reformed health care systems are pivotal for addressing China's crisis.
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U2 - 10.1177/1043659607312971
DO - 10.1177/1043659607312971
M3 - Article
C2 - 18239066
AN - SCOPUS:40849119874
SN - 1043-6596
VL - 19
SP - 114
EP - 120
JO - Journal of Transcultural Nursing
JF - Journal of Transcultural Nursing
IS - 2
ER -