Trends in gender and racial/ethnic disparities in physical disability and social support among US older adults with cognitive impairment living alone, 2000–2018.

Chen S, Zhang H, Underwood BR, Wang D, Chen X, Cardinal RN

22 May 2023

Summary

We looked at survey data from 2000-2018 about people aged over 65, with cognitive impairment, and living alone in the United States. We examined their need for support with activities of daily living, and the extent to which such support was provided. We examined trends over time, including trends by gender and by ethnicity.

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