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Canada's disabled population in institutions.

J M Dowler, D A Jordan-Simpson

    Health Reports
    |January 1, 1990
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    Nearly all long-term residents in Canadian health care institutions have disabilities, with mobility issues being most common. Most require daily assistance with personal care and finances.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • One percent of Canada's population resides in long-term health care institutions.
    • An estimated 97% of these residents have a disabling condition.
    • Understanding the characteristics of this population is crucial for healthcare planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To profile disabled individuals residing in Canadian health care institutions.
    • To analyze the nature, causes, and assistance needs of this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized data from Statistics Canada's Health and Activity Limitation Survey (HALS).
    • Focused on the institutional component, analyzing a sample of 19,000 disabled individuals from 1,100 institutions.

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    Main Results:

    • Approximately 80% of institutionalized disabled individuals were aged 65 or older.
    • Nearly 90% experienced mobility and/or agility-related disabilities.
    • Disease or illness was the most common underlying cause of disability; mental retardation was prevalent in younger adults, and musculoskeletal diseases in the elderly.

    Conclusions:

    • The majority of disabled individuals in institutions are elderly with mobility impairments.
    • Most require daily assistance for personal care, shopping, and financial management.
    • Findings highlight significant needs for specialized care and support services for this population.