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Socialization in the Soviet Union influences the way in which older immigrants access social services. Their need for, expectations of, and ability to access services differs from their non-Soviet counterparts. West Hollywood, California, home to a large number of Soviet immigrants, has developed some unique approaches to providing services for Soviet seniors. More remains to be learned about how Soviet and non-Soviet seniors can better co-exist in this small community.
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Sloane, P. Experiences and expectations of government services: The older Soviet immigrant. J Cross-Cultural Gerontol 6, 193–197 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00056756
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00056756