title: Who supports elderly African Americans in adhering to their healthcare regimen?
abstract: Knowing who supports elderly African Americans in adhering to their healthcare regimen is vital information. This study found that the majority of elderly individuals discussed their chronic illnesses and problems related to managing their illnesses with family members rather than with formal providers. Additionally, family members were also significant in coordinating transportation; assisting with managing medications, diet, and exercise regimens; and monitoring symptoms of chronic illnesses. These findings provide direction on how to develop effective care plans and affect positive outcomes for elderly African American clients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Cleveland State University, Ohio 44114-4435, USA.
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authors.lastname: Jennings
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires