title: [Can layman volunteers for the elderly be mobilized?].
abstract: In order to improve the informal support system to the aged population it is necessary to improve the knowledge of the disabilities that burden everyday life and to gather information on specific needs. A pilot study in an urban area hints at the need for voluntary support by one third of the aged population. 88% declare their willingness to give voluntary support to others. The process of actual mobilization is then described.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D013557:Switzerland; D014838:Volunteers / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Lässt sich zusätzliche Laienhilfe für Betagte mobilisieren?