Abstract
This study assessed unmet service needs of rural older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and identified factors that were related to these needs. Data were collected from 109 informal caregivers of AD patients. Over half of the patients experienced unmet service needs in 1 or more areas of activities of daily functioning. Informal caregiver burden and patient's gender and functional status were significantly related to patients' unmet service needs. Patients' use of formal services was marginally related to their unmet service needs. To better address patients' service needs, a comprehensive needs assessment should be conducted with both patients and their caregivers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 409-425 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Gerontological Social Work |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2012 |
Keywords
- home and community based services
- informal caregiving
- older adults with Alzheimer's Disease
- rural communities
- unmet service needs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
- Nursing (miscellaneous)