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ADL and IADL among older people and its impact on longevity
— the gender dimension | | Author(s) | S M T Jayshree |
| Journal title | Bold, vol 23, no 2, February 2013 |
| Publisher | International Institute on Ageing (United Nations - Malta), February 2013 |
| Pages | pp 18-23 |
| Source | www.inia.org.mt |
| Keywords | Self care capacity ; Mobility ; Over 70s ; Longevity ; Older men ; Older women ; Comparison ; India. |
| Annotation | Older people's functional status is one of the key issues regarding their health and well-being: it determines their quality of life. Measures of functional status focus on two areas of activities: ADL (activities of daily living); and IADL (instrumental activation of daily living). The present study concentrates on the old-old (aged 70-80 years), comprising 67 respondents (39 females, 28 males) living in a semi-urban setup in Dharwad. India. The study intends to know the ADL and IADL and how social support helps perform these activities effectively. Gender dimension of ADL and IADL and its impact on longevity as yet another unexplored issue forms the focus of the present study. The feminisation of ageing, widowhood and illiteracy were glaring in the study. Most respondents were residing in joint households. The overwhelming majority did not depend on anybody for self-care activities. However, men were more dependent on household activities. Due to historical, structural discrimination, women are lagging behind in shopping, handling finances and telephone use, whereas men are more alert in these activities. Though older people receive support during crises and emergency, only six respondents from joint households replied that they were very satisfied. The family structure plays a key role and is an excellent source of social support in Indian society. Men were unable to accomplish essential daily living activities. The present study proved that men were more dependent on women for ADL and IADL activities. Women in particular and core family members in general extended support to the elderly during crises. The family structure (joint household) still plays an important role in India's social support system. (RH) |
| Accession Number | CPA-130503207 A |
| Classmark | CA: C4: BBK: BGA: BC: BD: 48: 7FA |
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