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Community-based service for the frail elderly in China
Author(s)	Joe Leung, Y C Wong
Journal title	International Social Work, vol 45, no 2, April 2002
Pages	pp 205-216
Keywords	Community care ; Social policy ; Case studies ; China.
Annotation	China is turning into an ageing society. For centuries it has been a cherished Chinese tradition for its elders to be supported by their offspring: formal social services for the aged were often regarded as not necessary. Since the introduction of economic reforms beginning in 1978, family capacity and willingness to provide care for their older members are rapidly eroding. Inevitably, the government is encouraging the development of neighbourhood-based social services to take care of the impending financial and practical needs of an increasing frail older population. This article describes the structure and operation of these community-based welfare services. With the case study of a neighbourhood in Guangzhou city, the potentials and constraints of community services are explored. This case study is part of the research project of the authors to investigate welfare reforms in Guangzhou city. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-020612201 A
Classmark	PA: TM2: 69P: 7DC
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