Home care and quality of life among community-dwelling dependent older adults in Israel: a multiple mediator model

ConclusionsUsing combinedformal home care might reduce the QoL of care-recipients by increasing their feelings of loneliness, social isolation and reduced perceived family support. Practitioners should encourage family members to continue with family regular support and contact alongside the use of formal home care in order to maintain satisfaction and QoL of older relatives.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research