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Lay Consultation among the Elderly

Experiences with Arthritis

Laurel A. Strain, PhD

University of Western Ontario and University of Manitoba

Lay consultation is examined among a group of 78 elderly individuals whose arthritis has limited their activities and/or caused pain or worry. Virtually all respondents consult at least one family member or friend. The type of advice exchanged varies and may involve relating facts or receiving medical or nonmedical advice. Some individuals only "report" to their lay consultants; others only "consult". Still others engage in both reporting and consulting conversations. Spouses tend to be named as the consultant most frequently, followed by children. Some individuals consult family only, whereas others go beyond the family and include friends. Comparisons of the types of lay consultation network according to age, gender, marital status, and health status are made.

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 2, No. 1, 103-122 (1990)
DOI: 10.1177/089826439000200107
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