Abstract

GARCIA QUINONES, Rolando. Cuba: ageing, family dynamic and cares. Rev Nov Pob [online]. 2019, vol.15, n.29, pp. 129-140.  Epub Oct 15, 2019. ISSN 1817-4078.

Cuba was one of the countries that started its demographic transition earlier, as a result of the significant decline in fertility, the increase in life expectancy and the persistent negative migratory balance. This process led to a vertiginous and homogeneous aging of the age structure of its population. The objective of this contribution is to show aging as an unobjectionable achievement, but one that involves challenges in terms of elderly rights, family dynamics and care. The article is based on the documentary review, the confrontation of different investigations, the historical-logical approach and the handling of census information and surveys data. The social policies have favored that the majority of the Cuban elderly have health and quality of life, enjoy respect and recognition within the family, as a result of the values ​​established by education and solidarity. However, our laws have to extend norms that explicitly regulate acting with respect to the elderly, and of the real possibilities that older people have to exercise their rights. The Cuban family today is less numerous. Their dynamism, and the arrangements within the Cuban home, not infrequently affect domestic coexistence, generate conflicts, pressure resources and housing services. Intergenerational tensions arise, and in particular, over the elderly. The eminent fragility and dependence of the elderly lead to an increasing demand for care, attention and social protection.

Keywords : cares; ageing; family; public and social policies.

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