Unmet Needs for Home and Community-Based Services Among Frail Older Americans and Their Caregivers

@article{Casado2011UnmetNF,
  title={Unmet Needs for Home and Community-Based Services Among Frail Older Americans and Their Caregivers},
  author={Banghwa Lee Casado and Kimberly S van Vulpen and Stacey L. Davis},
  journal={Journal of Aging and Health},
  year={2011},
  volume={23},
  pages={529 - 553}
}
Objective: This study examined unmet needs for home- and community-based services (HCBS) among frail older Americans. Method: Using population-based sample from the National Long-Term Care Survey, a hierarchical logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the predictors of unmet needs for seven types of HCBS. Results: Lack of awareness, reluctance, unavailability, and affordability of services were the main reasons for unmet needs for HCBS. Factors that were associated with unmet… 
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