The care of the elderly and intergenerational relations

Authors

  • Roberta dos Santos Tarallo Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18iEspecial18p39-55

Keywords:

Elderly, Care, Intergenerational Relationships.

Abstract

This systematic review aimed to evidence the national and international literature care provided to elderly carried out by grandchildren. The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and care given can be understood as a mutually supportive relationship or codependency in different family contexts. Even with frequent and said to the main family support in the elderly care, there are few records about the care provided by their grandchildren; emphasizes the need to promote studies on such aspect.

 

Author Biography

Roberta dos Santos Tarallo, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

Mestra em Gerontologia pela Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Graduada em Gerontologia pela Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades da Universidade de São Paulo.


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Published

2015-06-30

How to Cite

Tarallo, R. dos S. (2015). The care of the elderly and intergenerational relations. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 18(Especial18), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18iEspecial18p39-55

Issue

Vol. 18 (2015): NÚMERO ESPECIAL 18 - ABORDAGEM MULTIDISCIPLINAR DO CUIDADO E VELHICE

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Papers

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