Social factors influencing utilization of home care in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

Social factors influencing utilization of home care in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review

Abstract Background Older adults want to live at home as long as possible, even in the face of circumstances that limit their autonomy. Home care services reflect this emergent preference, allowing older adults to ‘age in place’ in familiar settings rather than receiving care for chronic health cond...

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Main Authors: Jasmine C. Mah, Susan J. Stevens, Janice M. Keefe, Kenneth Rockwood, Melissa K. Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Health care utilization
Home health care
Community care
Influencing aspects
Formal care
Social support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02069-1

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