Health needs check for older adults at home
This study looks at how to better understand the health needs of older adults living at home. If you are 65 or older and are asking for help from municipal home care services (like nursing or assistive devices), you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You are currently requesting help at home from the municipality (like home nursing, practical assistance, assistive devices, rehabilitation, or a day care center).
- The home care service you need is expected to last longer than 2 weeks.
- You do not have dementia (or Alzheimer's disease).
- You are not in the last 6 months of life (your doctor has not said life expectancy is less than 6 months).
- You are not applying to move into a nursing home.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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