There may be reluctance to place parents in long term care facilities out of respect and filial piety. Some studies found that daughters bear the burden of care (Holroyd 2001; Lai DW 2007).
Often the decisions regarding placement occur later, when the situation is extremely stressful. (McLaughlin & Braun, 1998) In 1990, about 1.4% of Chinese Americans 65+ lived in nursing homes, compared to the overall rate of 5% for all Americans 65+ (McBride, et al., 1996).
