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Barriers Limiting Access to Hospice Care for Elderly African Americans in Amarillo, Texas

This study examines barriers limiting access to hospice care for elderly African Americans. Ethnic background plays a critical role in the development of attitudes, beliefs and expectations related to death and issues surrounding hospice care. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers that may limit access to hospice care for African Americans. A questionnaire was administered to 56 elderly African Americans in three religious settings and an African American senior citizens center. Th… more

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Date: August 2001

Creator: Anthony, Tomagene

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

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The Influence of Age on Public Sector Managerial Evaluations

As the American population ages, the issues of aging and work have gradually come to the forefront. An older and increasingly diverse workforce has raised concerns over job performance, labor costs, and alternative work demands. At the same time, evidence indicates that older workers continue to experience extensive labor market problems due to false assumptions on the part of managers about the limiting effect of age on employee performance. The public sector's ability to respond to age-relate… more

Date: August 1993

Creator: McCaghren, Kathy L. (Kathy Lea)