Chart 1.18

Rate of Totally Met, Partially Met and Completely unmet Needs for Specific Everyday Activities (as percentage of those expressing a requirement)

Heavy housework 75 Percent needs Completely met 15 Percent has supports but needs more 11 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 26 percent

Everyday housework 73 Percent needs Completely met 14 Percent has supports but needs more 13 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 27 percent

Getting To appointments 80 Percent needs Completely met 15 Percent has supports but needs more 5 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 20 percent

Meal preparation 83 Percent needs Completely met 9 Percent has supports but needs more 7 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 16 percent

Personal finance 88 Percent needs Completely met 8 Percent has supports but needs more 5 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 13 percent

Child care* 60 Percent needs Completely met14 Percent has supports but needs more 26 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 40 percent

Personal care 78 Percent needs Completely met 14 Percent has supports but needs more 8 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 22 percent

Specialized nursing/medical treatment 71 Percent needs Completely met 8 Percent has supports but needs more 21 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 29 percent

Helping with moving about the house 78 Percent needs Completely met 11 Percent has supports but needs more 11 Percent has no supports Total unmet need = 22 percent

Note: The percentage for childcare is based upon only those who have children under the age of 15 living with them.

Source: PALS , 2001

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