Which Aspects of Elderly Living Conditions are Important to Predict Mortality? The Complex Role of Family Ties at Home and in Institutions
Besides health and socio-economic status, the social relationships maintained during elderly play an important role in shaping the living conditions at older ages. In this part of life, the family represents the major framework in which interpersonal relationships are experienced. With population ageing, the family increasingly ensures elderly care, especially where targeted public policies are lacking, and its protective effect on survival is foreseen.