Aging, Waning Family Support, and the Life of the Elderly in the Rural Community Villa Progreso, Queretaro, Mexico: Reflections, Testimonies, and Case Studies

Authors

Maria V. Gonzalez, California State University, Monterey Bay

Document Type

Main Theme / Tema Central

Abstract

Changing cultural values and attitudes towards the elderly create hardship and uncertainty. This field research report explores self-help, daily activities, and disappearing family support networks of the elderly in a Mexican rural town in the State of Queretaro.

Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, Maria V. (2002) "Aging, Waning Family Support, and the Life of the Elderly in the Rural Community Villa Progreso, Queretaro, Mexico: Reflections, Testimonies, and Case Studies," Culture, Society, and Praxis: Vol. 1: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/csp/vol1/iss1/5