Research on Aging
Volume 9, Issue 1, 1987, Pages 134-147

Texas Snowbirds: Seasonal Migrants to the Rio Grande Valley (Article)

Martin H.W. , Hoppe S.K. , Larson C.L. , Leon R.L.
  • a University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, United States
  • b University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, United States
  • c University of Texas, Austin, United States
  • d University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, United States

Abstract

This article compares the results of a 1985 survey of elderly seasonal migrants to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas with those of five earlier studies to provide a more comprehensive profile of such migrants than is currently available. Sociodemographic, life-style, and health characteristics are reviewed. Based on apparent similarities among elderly seasonal migrants in the six studies, suggestions are made for the direction of future research. © 1987, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.

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Index Keywords

residential mobility Aged Texas Seasons climate Article season Support, Non-U.S. Gov't human migration United States
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0023305075&doi=10.1177%2f0164027587009001007&partnerID=40&md5=8d221d013b56fe61d54e90d30c6d2ab0
DOI: 10.1177/0164027587009001007
ISSN: 01640275
Cited by: 30
Original Language: English