SOC 204 Lecture 9: Family Lives of Older Adults
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Most leave but decline since 2007 economic recession. Men are more likely to live with parents as adults. More free time, more relief from domestic tasks. But, fathers take longer to recover because they feel a lo and regret. Increased life expectancy l a loss of opportunity, Poverty rate of older (65+) americans is 9. 5. Couples who are in committed, long term relationships but choos household. Offers companionship and emotional support without respon living. Why? oose not to share a sponsibilities of shared. 10% of grandparents live with at least one grandchildren. Asian, native american (most likely ) and latino family house have grandparents present. Parents and grandparents prefer grand care to institutional c more trustworthy, expert, nurturing, "cultural conservators") But what is new: grand parenting in its current form. Generally occurs after parent complete full-time care for own. Today"s grandparents (age 50) can expect about 30 years of g. On one hand, grand-parents view their caregiving role p.
