Publications by authors named "Biya Jiang"
Patterns of Living Lost? Measuring Community Participation and Other Influences on the Health of Older Migrants in China.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
April 2022
Community participation is a key element of active aging that promotes a new paradigm to enhance health and well-being as people age. However, social isolation is often a concern for older migrants. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of older migrants' community participation and assess the main influences on three forms of welfare, development, and organizational participation.
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- The study examines the growing demand for community care services for older people in Zhejiang province, noting a shift away from traditional family support.
- A survey of 207 rural villages revealed a significant mismatch between the needs of older residents and the available services, highlighting limited service categories and resource waste.
- The research calls for improvements in social care infrastructure, increased service diversity, and greater involvement from the private sector to better support rural elderly populations.