Title | The prevalence of older couples with ADL limitations and factors associated with ADL help receipt. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Shen, H-W, Feld, S, Dunkle, RE, Schroepfer, T, Lehning, AJ |
Journal | J Gerontol Soc Work |
Volume | 58 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 171-89 |
Date Published | 2015 |
ISSN Number | 1540-4048 |
Keywords | Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Services Accessibility, Humans, Male, Social Support, Socioeconomic factors |
Abstract | Using the Andersen-Newman model, we investigated the prevalence of activities of daily living (ADLs) limitations in married couples, and couple characteristics associated with ADL help-receipt. In this sample of 3,235 couples age 65+ in the 2004 Health and Retirement Study, 74.3%, 22.1%, and 3.6% were couples in which neither partner, one partner, or both partners had limitations, respectively. Logistic regression results indicate that help-receipt was associated with certain health needs in the couple, but not with their predisposing characteristics or enabling resources. Social workers could target couples most in need of assistance by assessing both partners' health problems. |
URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2014.944248 |
DOI | 10.1080/01634372.2014.944248 |
User Guide Notes | |
Endnote Keywords | health/functional limitations/care needs/spousal caregiving/marital dyad |
Endnote ID | 999999 |
Alternate Journal | J Gerontol Soc Work |
Citation Key | 8250 |
PubMed ID | 25036802 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4297741 |
Grant List | T32 AG000117 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States T32 AG00017 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States |