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Long-term care service users in the United States with dementia or depression 2013-2014

Percentage of U.S. users of long-term care services with dementia or depression in 2013 and 2014, by provider type

The data shows a percent distribution of long-term care services users in the United States with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's diseases or other dementia or depression in 2013 and 2014. In the U.S., patients diagnosed with depression accounted for some 38% of home health agency service users. Long-term care services account for a variety of services such as health, personal care, and supportive services dedicated to frail older people and adults with a limited capacity for self-care in cases such as injury or mental disability.

Adult day services center 29.9 25.5 29.7
Home health agency 31.4 37.9 45.2
Hospice 44.7 22.9 27.6
Nursing home 50.4 48.7 32.4
Residential care community 39.6 23.2 16.9