Chart 1.22
Reasons for Unmet Needs for Supports for Everyday Activities by Age Group
Presently on waiting list 4 Percent 15 To 64 6 Percent 65 years plus
Applied for home care and turned down 8 Percent 15 To 64 7 Percent 65 years plus
Help is not available in the area 11 Percent 15 To 64 11 Percent 65 years plus
Other unspecified 9 Percent 15 To 64 13 Percent 65 years plus
Other 16 Percent 15 To 64 22 Percent 65 years plus
Do not know where To obtain it 27 Percent 15 To 64 20 Percent 65 years plus
Not covered by insurance 29 Percent 15 To 64 23 Percent 65 years plus
Informal help is not available 29 Percent 15 To 64 25 Percent 65 years plus
Too expensive 56 Percent 15 To 64 47 Percent 65 years plus
Note: individuals could site more than one reason for their unmet need.
Source: PALS 2001