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Peer reviewedThorslund, Mats; And Others – Gerontologist, 1991
Estimated effect of variety of factors on the utilization of home help among the elderly in Sweden using a sample (n=421) of people 75 years and older. Results indicated physical functioning (instrumental activities of daily living) and living alone were most important. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Home Health Aides, Home Programs, Older Adults
Peer reviewedBerg, Stig; And Others – Gerontologist, 1988
Discusses the Swedish experience in which the official old-age care policy has been to substitute home care for institutional care. Found some substitution of the two forms of long-term care which took place from 1965-75, but thereafter the use of long-term care institutions and home care remained stable or contracted. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes
