Abstract

This study explores some of the issues related to the formal and informal care systems for unpaired elderly in kibbutz society The kibbutz as part of its general responsibility for its members, views itself as ultimately responsible for the welfare of its elderly members irrespective of the availability of family support Family members are not normatively viewed as obligated to provide care, yet the degree to which family support is expected and facilitated is not explicitly defined m formal by-laws of the kibbutz

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