Trends in Gender and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Physical Disability and Social Support Among U.S. Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment Living Alone, 2000-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Informal care is the primary source of support for older adults with cognitive impairment, yet is less available to those who live alone. We examined trends in the prevalence of physical disability and social support among older adults with cognitive impairment living alone in the United States.

Research design and methods

We analyzed 10 waves of data from the U.S. Health and Retirement Survey spanning 2000-2018. Eligible people were those aged ≥65, having cognitive impairment, and living alone. Physical disability and social support were measured via basic and instrumental activities of daily living (BADLs, IADLs). We estimated linear temporal trends for binary/integer outcomes via logistic/Poisson regression, respectively.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202553 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature