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Elder care in Korea — the future is now
Author(s)	Yeon Kyung Chee
Journal title	Ageing International, vol 26, nos 1/2, Summer/Fall 2000
Pages	pp 25-37
Keywords	Family care ; Services ; Social policy ; Korea.
Annotation	Modernisation has affected the lives of individuals and families in many ways in Korea. Women, the primary caregivers of older people, are increasingly entering the workforce, and families are becoming more mobile and segmented. With the decline in fertility and mortality rates, population ageing has generated significant demands for long-term care. This paper examines the characteristics and implications of ageing in Korea, focusing on the influence of cultural heritage on caregiving and the development of formal services for older people. The author argues that there should be a balance between social policy established by the Korean government and family care for older people. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-011018202 A
Classmark	P6:SJ: I: TM2: 7DK
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