Introduction
Research on caregivers for older people in developing countries tends to examine who actually provides care rather than from whom older people would prefer to receive help. These two may not be isomorphic. Andwhen they are not, even when the elderly are receiving support and care, they may be dissatisfied with their caregivers, which, in turn, could affect their psychological and even physical health. Thus, in addition to knowingwho actually provides care to older individuals, it is important to know from whom these older individuals would prefer to receive care.