Older man and his family in turbulent times. Remarks on the margin of the discussion about social services Cover Image

Stary człowiek i jego rodzina w niestabilnych czasach. Uwagi na marginesie rozważań o usługach społecznych wobec rodziny
Older man and his family in turbulent times. Remarks on the margin of the discussion about social services

Author(s): Stella Grotowska
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: family; older people; family in flux; social roles in old age

Summary/Abstract: In this article the author focuses on several issues decisive for social functioning of seniors in family relations, e.g. household structure, economic situation, the main social roles available to elderly. In view of contemporary social transformations one can raise the questions: Is changing family able to ensure quality of life for older generations? What are the changes in the family? What are the implications of these changes for older people? What concept of the family should social policy addressing this category refer to?

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 239
  • Page Range: 332-340
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish