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Home and community-based service and other senior service use: Prevalence and characteristics in a national sample

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: We report on the use of home and community-based services (HCBS) and other senior services and factors affecting utilization of both among Americans over age 60 in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Those using HCBS were more likely to be older, single, Black, lower income, receiving Medicaid, and in worse health. Past use of less traditional senior services, such as exercise classes and help with tax preparation, were found to be associated with current use of HCBS. These findings suggest use of less traditional senior services may serve as a "gateway" to HCBS that can help keep older adults living in the community.

Source: Home Health Care Services Quarterly

DOI: 10.1080/01621424.2016.1268552

Authors: Amanda Sonnega, Kristen Robinson, Helen Levy

Institutions: University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research, Social and Scientific Systems (United States)

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development