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Caregivers' unmet needs for support in caring for functionally impaired elderly persons: a community sample
R T Anderson1, D D Bradham, S Jackson
1Department of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|November 1, 2000
Summary
Many caregivers, especially those caring for minority or poor elderly individuals, face unmet needs due to service limitations and lack of resources. Financial assistance is crucial for caregivers at high risk of needing support.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Assessing caregiver needs is crucial for effective support systems.
- Many caregivers lack financial, social, or access resources for necessary services.
- Caregivers of minority or poor elderly populations face heightened needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate unmet caregiver needs within a community sample.
- To identify correlates of perceived unmet needs and service utilization among caregivers.
Main Methods:
- A community sample of 124 caregivers was surveyed.
- Data collected on perceived unmet needs and use of supportive services.
Main Results:
- Over half of women (51.8%) and nearly 70% of men (67.4%) reported unmet needs for community services.
- Caregivers experiencing poverty or requiring financial aid were most at risk for unmet needs.
Conclusions:
- Caregivers facing financial hardship are most vulnerable to unmet needs.
- Routine screenings by community services can better identify and address caregiver needs.
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