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Trends in Disability, Community Living, and Caregiving: Analysis of Data from the National Long-Term Care Survey
09/01/2010 | 1044 Requests *Summary
Disability rates among older Americans have declined, and the ways in which community-dwelling older people with disabilities managed their conditions have substantially changed over the 20 years covered by this survey. Among those receiving human assistance, the vast majority were helped by family caregivers, who are increasingly taking full responsibility for providing care. Find detailed analyses of the data in two research reports that provide insight into the factors driving these changes.
Author
Redfoot, Donald L.; Houser, Ari; Gibson, Mary Jo
Available Files
- Disabilities in the Community PDF (443K, 63 pages)
- Trends in Family Caregiving PDF (350K, 54 pages)
- NLTCS Analysis of Trends Website Off-site link
Keywords
Medicaid; Long Term Services and Supports; Enrollment; Community Inclusion; Caregiving; Assistive Technology; NLTCS; IADL; nursing home costs; institutional settings; gender gap; marital status; assisted living; income; family care; payment source
Topic
Aging Issues, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Long-Term Care, Physical Disabilities
Type/Tool
Data, Reports, Surveys
Source
AARP Public Policy Institute
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
10/12/2010
Contact
AARP Public Policy Institute
ppi@aarp.org
202-424-3890
ppi@aarp.org
202-424-3890
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