Aging and Health in the Latinx Population in the USA: Changing Demographics, Social Vulnerabilities, and the Aim of Quality of Life

Martínez, Irene; Baron, Adriana

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“…This so-called “care crisis” is due to the absence of policies for care and the disproportionate burden of care on certain social sectors, namely women (Fraser, 2016). Caregiving is poised to be one of the biggest challenges for the aging Latino population, therefore we must move beyond familism in regards to the needs of Latino older adults (Martinez & Baron, 2019). Cultural values are dynamic and constantly changing.…”

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“…Moreover, the experience of filial piety is not experienced positively by all (Guo et al, 2019), and many caregivers require more support than currently available (Ng et al, 2016). The increasing demand of care needs paired with a relative unavailability of persons to provide care due to demographic shifts (Martinez & Baron, 2019), as well as the lack of preparation of families and care workers to provide care is often referred to as the "care crisis" (Fraser, 2016).…”

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Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

Martínez

González

2022

J Appl Gerontol

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The number of Latinos living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to grow. Latinos currently make one-fifth of U.S. family caregivers. In this paper, we explore the cultural scripts and gendered practice of care in Latino families in relation to the underutilization of services to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. We conducted interviews with 24 Latino caregivers in Miami-Dade, Florida representing six Latin American countries of origin. Interviews were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. We critically examined the concept of familism in order to better understand in-depth experiences of diverse Latino caregivers and concluded that an ethics of care model better elucidates the complexities of the care experience. Our analysis illustrates the ambivalence, contradictions, and changes in the beliefs and practice of care. These findings can help advance understanding among researchers and providers to develop a formal support system that is responsive to Latino caregiver needs.

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Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

Martínez

González

2022

J Appl Gerontol

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“…Studies among Latinxs show that social support from family and friends is associated with motivation to change behaviors, increased PA, PA adherence, and QoL (Ashida et al, 2012; B. Marquez et al, 2016; Martinez & Baron, 2020). A systematic review of PA interventions in Latinxs found that PA programs that are community-based and include a sense of social support are important cultural factors for improving PA (Ickes & Sharma, 2012).…”

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BAILAMOS With mHealth Technology! Improving Physical Activity and Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Latinxs: A Pre–Post Feasibility Study

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Older Latinxs engage in lower levels of leisure-time physical activity (PA) compared with non-Latinx Whites. Latin dance is a culturally relevant type of leisure-time PA that may engage older Latinx populations, particularly when coupled with mobile health technologies (mHealth). This single group pre–post feasibility study described the PA and health outcomes of middle-aged and older Latinxs participating in BAILA TECH—an intervention that combines the BAILAMOS Latin dance program with mHealth (Fitbit Charge 2, Fitbit app, and motivational text messages). Participants ( n = 20, Mage = 67 ± 7.1, female n = 15, 75%) were enrolled in the 16-week BAILA TECH intervention held twice a week. Participants received a Fitbit Charge 2 to assess PA at baseline, during the intervention, and postintervention. An mHealth platform (iCardia) collected Fitbit data and staff delivered weekly motivational and informational text messages. Participants completed questionnaires about PA, sedentary behavior, cardiorespiratory fitness, social support, quality of life, and cognitive function at baseline and postintervention. Paired t tests evaluated change in pre–post measures. There was a significant increase in device-assessed moderate-to-vigorous PA ( d = 0.69), self-reported light-leisure ( d = 1.91) and moderate-to-vigorous PA ( d = 1.05), moderate-to-vigorous leisure PA ( d = 1.55), predicted cardiorespiratory fitness ( d = 1.10), and PA social support ( d = 0.81 [family]; d = 0.95 [friends]) from baseline to postintervention. Although nonsignificant, there was a small effect on physical health–related quality of life ( d = 0.32) and executive function ( d = 0.29). These data describe an increase in PA levels and health-related outcomes of middle-aged and older Latinxs from participation in an mHealth-infused Latin dance intervention. An adequately powered trial is necessary to establish efficacy.

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“…Third, Latinx immigrants as a group have worse health and fewer resources to respond to the pandemic than other groups of older adults. A history of lifelong disadvantage stemming from systemic discrimination results in disproportionate high rates of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and functional limitations in later life (Martinez & Baron, 2020). These challenges are compounded by restricted opportunities to tap into the safety net.…”

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Older Latinx Immigrants and Covid-19: A Call to Action

Calvo

2020

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Aging and Health in the Latinx Population in the USA: Changing Demographics, Social Vulnerabilities, and the Aim of Quality of Life

Cited by 4 publications

References 63 publications

Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers

BAILAMOS With mHealth Technology! Improving Physical Activity and Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Latinxs: A Pre–Post Feasibility Study

Older Latinx Immigrants and Covid-19: A Call to Action

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