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July 29, 2025Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Shedding Light on an Invisible Population in Geriatric Medicine: A Scoping Review of Older Adults Who Are Homebound

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CMCaoimhe McManusBOBenjamin H. OseroffRZRobert M. Zimbroff

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Overview

Scoping review identifies health outcomes and care gaps in homebound older adults, suggesting essential social support improvements.

Key Points

  • Older adults who are homebound experience complex health challenges, with prevalence rates of 4.2% to 65%.
  • Cognitive impairment and depression affect a significant portion of homebound individuals, limiting access to necessary mental health services.
  • Research highlights critical care gaps in areas like dental care, nutrition, and advance care planning for the homebound elderly.
  • An integrated home-based care approach is essential to address the needs of this vulnerable population and improve quality of life.

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McManus et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a093fe6551bb0af8ceca1https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19620
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