Changes in the Health Status and Service Needs of the Oldest Old: Current Patterns and Future Trends

The costs-economic and social-of projected increased use of long-term care services by the oldest old will be borne by third-party payers and by their families, who already supply the bulk of personal care services in the community. However, use of health services is concentrated among a relatively small group of disabled aged; efficient planning for those aged 85 and over requires early and reliable identification of those most in need. Life table models can be used to display health care policy options.

Author(s): Beth J. Soldo; Kenneth G. Manton

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Volume 63, Issue 2 (pages 286–319)
Published in 1985