Income in Canada 2006
This paper provides income data for Canadian families and individuals, including data by region and family type.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Statistics Canada • May 2008

The Work, Family and Equity Index: Where does the United States Stand Globally?
This is the first edition of the Project on Global Working Families that aims to define and measure policies affecting working families.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Harvard School of Public Health • 2004

The Work, Family and Equity Index: How Does the United States Measure Up?
This second edition updates the 2004 instalment, evaluating American policies for working families such as parental level and health related benefits.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Institute for Health and Social Policy • 2007

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
This report provides a portrait of Canadian seniors in 2006 in contrast with previous cohorts and younger generations.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Statistics Canada • February 2007

Parents Living With Children in Old Age
This paper focuses on the living arrangements of elderly parents who reside with their grown children.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• The Joseph Rowntree Foundation • November 1997

Pension Reform: Work Till You Drop?
This paper examines the pension policy in Great Britain and offers several policy reforms that focus on a regulatory framework that allows for maximum flexibility while guarding against abuse.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Civitas • November 29, 2005

Post-retirement Employment
This report found that post-retirement employment was most prevalent among individuals who had retired in their 50’s and were experienced, well educated and in good health.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Statistics Canada • September 2005

Widowhood: Consequences on Income for Senior Women
Using data from the Longitudinal Administrative Databank, this article examines the impact widowhood has on income.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Statistics Canada • July 2004

Whose Education Counts? The Impact of Grown Children’s Education on the Physical Functioning of Their Parents in Taiwan
This paper provides evidence that elderly parents' health is significantly affected by the educational attainment of their grown children in Taiwan.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council, Policy Research Division • 2001

Living Arrangements and Socio-Demographic Conditions of Older Adults in Cambodia
This paper examines the living arrangements and well-being of older adults in Cambodia, and compares them to older adults in Thailand and Vietnam.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council • 2002

The Elderly and AIDS: Coping Strategies and Health Consequences in Rural Tanzania
This study examines the activities and welfare of older adults in households before and after the loss of a prime-aged household member in Tanzania, primarily as a result of the AIDS virus.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council, Policy Research Division • 2002

The Living Arrangements of Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa in a Time of HIV/AIDS
This study examines the living arrangements of adults aged 60 and over in 16 African countries.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council • 2003

Trends and Transitions in Children’s Coresidence with Older Adults in Beijing Municipality
This paper examines patterns and determinants of older adults' coresidence with their adult children in Beijing.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council • 2004

Future Demand for Long-Term Care in the UK: A Summary of Projections of Long Term Care Finance for Older People to 2051
This paper provides projections for future expenses related to long-term care services for an ageing population in the United Kingdom.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• The Joseph Rowntree Foundation • 2004

From Welfare to Well-Being: Planning for an Ageing Society
This report examines government policies and practices relating to an aging population in the United Kingdom.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• The Joseph Rowntree Foundation • October 2004

Parents' Coresidence with Adult Children: Can Immigration Explain Race and Ethnic Variation?
This paper examines racial and ethnic variations in older parents' co-residence with their adult children and explores possible reasons for these patterns.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Center for Family and Demographic Research • 2000

Living Arrangements of Older Adults in the Developing World: An Analysis of DHS Household Surveys
This study examines the living arrangements of elderly people in 43 developing countries and compares differences by gender, world region, and socio-economic development.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Population Council • 2001

Explaining Why So Many Households Do Not Save
This paper explores household savings in terms of people's conscious decisions to plan for retirement.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Joint Center for Poverty Research • June 2000

Giving Incentives and the Well-Being of Children Who Care for Disabled Parents
This paper examines factors that motivate adult children to spend time and effort to care for their elderly, disabled parents.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Institute for Social Research • September 1998

Family Structure and the Economic Well-being of Black, Hispanic, and White Elderly
This paper looks at the extent to which elderly individuals benefit economically from co-residing with their children.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Office of Population Research • September 1998

Caring for an Aging Society
This paper looks at the impact of the aging population, particularly in regards to the effect it has on caregivers in Canada.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Statistics Canada • 2002

Family Relationships and Intergenerational Exchange Later in Life
This paper examines intergenerational family relationships, including emotional and financial support, the care of elderly parents, and dependant children.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Australian Institute of Family Studies • July 1998

Assessing Age Pension Options: Public Opinion in Australia 1994-2001 with Comparisons to Finland and Poland
This paper examines public attitudes toward alternative old-age pensions in Australia.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research • September 2004

Family Matters: Are Prior Agreements and Conduct Now Irrelevant in Canadian Law?
This page summarizes and comments on a case in which adult children were forced to financially support their elderly father despite that fact that he had not maintained a good relationship with them.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Centre for Cultural Renewal • May 22, 1997 (decision Date)

Parental Care: The Latest, Greatest Challenge for Baby Boomers
This article analyzes the baby boomers' challenge: caring for their elderly parents or other loved ones.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Ipsos-Reid • May 01, 2003

The Retirement Behavior of Married Couples: Evidence From the Spouse's Allowance
This paper examines the effects of the Spouse’s Allowance on the age at which couples retire, including how collection of the allowance by one spouse affects the retirement timing of the other spouse.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• University of California, Davis and University of Toronto • March 01, 1999

Who's Going to Care? Informal Care and an Ageing Population
This paper examines the effect that an ageing population will have on the demand for informal, home-based care in Australia.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling • 2004

Australian Social Trends 1996: Housing - Housing Arrangements: Housing for Older People
This article examines trends in the home ownership and living arrangements of the elderly in Australia.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Australian Bureau of Statistics • January 12, 2001

America's Golden Years: Ensuring Prosperity in an Aging Society
This paper argues that the United States is capable of providing for an aging population without being brought to the brink of economic collapse.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Economic Policy Institute • April 03, 1998

A Look at Poor Dads Who Don't Pay Child Support
This paper examines the socio-economic, employment, and financial characteristics of nonresident fathers and the barriers that they face in paying child support.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• The Urban Institute • September 01, 2000

Ageing Yet Diverse: The Changing Shape of Australia's Population
This paper discusses Australia's population growth rates including statistics on fertility, life-expectancy, age demographics, as well as the impact of the ageing population on society.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Australian Institute of Family Studies • September 01, 2001

Australia's Ageing Population: What are the Key Issues and the Available Methods of Analysis?
This paper discusses the social and economic factors that will affect government expenditure on the ageing population in Australia.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling • February 01, 1998

Determinants of the Living Arrangements of the Elderly
This paper looks at the different benefits, drawbacks, and general chracteristics of five housing options available to the elderly population.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University • June 01, 1999

Abuse of Older People: Crime or Family Dynamics?
This paper defines elder abuse, explores the extent of this problem, suggests possible reasons for elder abuse, and offers recommendations for prevention and intervention.
• Category: Family Economics > Elderly Living Arrangement
• Australian Institute of Criminology • May 01, 1999