Web Resource Rating
Intergenerational Relations and Societal Change
What is a Web Resource Rating?
Evaluations that tell you whether free resources on the internet are based on scientific research
Got It, Hide this- Website: The Vanier Institute of the Family
- Resource type: Article
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Knowing about generational trends can help us understand some of the issues faced by caregivers of all ages. Older adults are working past their typical age of retirement and young people face poor-paying jobs in an unstable economy. There is also great diversity in how families are made up which further complicates caregiving roles. Read this resource to learn more about these trends and challenges.
View This Article
Keywords
family, youth, social change, workplace
ÆßÃõ¼º½ topics
Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 5/17/2021 1:13:29 PM
Related Web Resources
-
Sorry, what did you say? Living with dysarthria (unclear speech) after stroke
Evidently CochraneAfter suffering a stroke, your speech may be unclear depending on which part of your brain was damaged. Better quality research is needed to learn more about how this condition affects people who are recovering from a stroke. This resource includes a personal story from Annette. -
Social isolation: How to help patients be less lonely
Patient.co.ukReach out to others if you feel lonely or socially isolated. Become more active in your community. If you are a general practitioner or a community nurse, look for key signs of loneliness and help your patients find appropriate help. -
Preventing elder abuse
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)There are many types of elder abuse. Elder abuse is a serious problem in the USA and can lead to physical injuries, emotional effects, premature death and worsened health problems. Read this resource to learn more about elder abuse and tips to prevent it.
Related Evidence Summaries
-
Home-based strategies may increase social connectedness and reduce loneliness and depressive symptoms in older adults
Aging & Mental Health (2023) -
Culturally appropriate health education for people in ethnic minority groups with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2014) -
Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2016)
DISCLAIMER: Web Resource Ratings are provided for informational purposes only and to facilitate discussions with your healthcare providers, family members, or informal care givers. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professionals. The Portal is not responsible for the content of external websites, nor is it an endorsement of that website or the site’s owners (or their products/services). The Web Resource Ratings may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the ÆßÃõ¼º½ Optimal Aging Portal (info@mcmasteroptimalaging.org).
Register for free access to all Professional content
RegisterOur Content
About
Support for the Portal is largely provided by the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative. AGE-WELL is a contributing partner. Help us to continue to provide direct and easy access to evidence-based information on health and social conditions to help you stay healthy, active and engaged as you grow older. .
