Care needs and sources of support in a nationwide sample of elderly in Sweden.
In a representative, nationwide sample of non-institutionalized elderly in Sweden the bulk of help with basic and instrumental ADL came from informal sources. Formal services played a complementary role and were primarily associated with advanced age and living alone. The findings also indicated a strong preference among the elderly for informal support,with the preference for formal services being strongest among the elderly with the greatest need of care.
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Uppsala University.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D012944:Social Support; D013548:Sweden