The experiences and expectations of care and support among older migrants in the UK

European Journal of Social Work

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 131-147

  Giuntoli, Gianfranco ^a   Cattan, Mima ^b  

^a LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Cultural Competency; Cultural Sensitivity; Elderly Care; Emotional Needs; Older Migrants

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859516892     PISSN: 13691457     EISSN: 14682664     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13691457.2011.562055     Document Type: Article

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