Unmet Needs in Home and Community-Based Services for People with and without Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Jutkowitz Eric, Wolf Jack, Parikh Romil, Langworthy Benjamin, Shippee Tetyana
Primary Institution: Brown University, University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
How do unmet needs vary between people with and without dementia receiving home and community-based services?
Conclusion
The study found that unmet needs for services varied between people with and without dementia, with different demographic and health factors influencing these needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Personal care assistance was the most frequently used service among people living with and without dementia.
- Unmet needs varied between 5% and 14% for different services among people with and without dementia.
- Asians without dementia were more likely to report unmet needs for personal care and homemaker support compared to Whites.
Takeaway
This study looked at what services older people want but aren't getting, especially comparing those with dementia to those without.
Methodology
The study used data from the National Core Indicators Aging and Disability survey to evaluate unmet needs among service recipients.
Participant Demographics
Participants were home and community-based service recipients aged 65 and older, including those with and without dementia.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website