Ageing-related services as a key element for social cohesion

José Luis Navarro-Espigares and Elisa Hernandez Torres
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Jose Luis Navarro Espigares

The Service Industries Journal, 2009, vol. 30, issue 8, 1263-1277

Abstract: The aim of this article is to carry out an empirical analysis of certain factors related to dependence in Spain and additionally to study the intensity of the use of health resources by dependents. Age appears to be the main socio-demographic factor related to dependence, which confirms the need for measures to deal with the demographic changes taking place. Thus, providing services to cover long-term care could become an important instrument for social cohesion. Multivariate analysis does not reveal a strong link between the use of healthcare services and dependence that would justify the joint management of the two systems. This means that self-regulating management of dependence and healthcare systems may be adequate except in the case of severe dependency.

Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1080/02642060802337349

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