First Name:
Jordan
Last Name:
Shoaf
Major Department:
Sociology
Thesis Director:
Cameron Lippard
Date of Thesis:
May 2013
The elderly Latino population in the United States is growing at an increasing rate. As a result of this, a large number of these individuals are entering senior health care agencies. The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis of senior health care agencies through website analysis, surveys, and phone interviews in three counties within North Carolina. Overall, the results suggest that these elderly health care agencies are not prepared for the increase in population and have not made any adjustments to their facilities.