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Is nursing home demand affected by the decline in age difference between spouses?

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: We investigate whether declines in the age difference between spouses has influenced widowhood and nursing home demand. We first use life-table methods to simulate the impact of the declining age gap on the risk of widowhood. We then use the Medicare

Source: Demographic Research

DOI: 10.4054/demres.2003.8.10

Authors: Darius N. Lakdawalla, Robert Schoeni

Institutions: RAND Corporation, University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Institute on Aging

OpenAlex ID: W2129721649