Informal care and gifts to and from older people in Europe: The interlinks between giving and receiving

Abstract Background Transfers of money and help with daily activities by family and friends are important sources of support for older people and contribute to their well being. On the other hand, older adults are not only recipients of support but also important providers of support and financial t...

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Main Authors: Florian Tomini, Wim Groot, Sonila M. Tomini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-016-1830-7