Migration of adult children and quality of life of older parents left-behind in Nepal.

Deependra Kaji Thapa Denis C Visentin Rachel A Kornhaber Michelle Cleary

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2020)

The findings differ from previous research showing poorer QOL among left-behind older parents. Migration plays a significant role in shaping physical and environmental QOL among left-behind parents living in rural areas with important implications for migrants, their families, researchers and social scientists. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 1061-1066..

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
community dwelling
middle aged
healthcare
young adults
tertiary care