Living Arrangements and Health of Older Adults in India

Discussion. Our study demonstrates that multigenerational households—the traditional and the most dominant form of living arrangement in India—have protective health benefits for older adults, while taking into account potential selection mechanisms. On Contrary to some epidemiological studies, we do not find any elevated risk of exposure to short-term illness, when older adults are living in households with young grandchildren.
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research