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Patterns in use of aged care: 2002–03 to 2010–11
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Topic: Aged care
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2014) Patterns in use of aged care: 2002–03 to 2010–11, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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While permanent care in a residential care facility remains a key service for many older Australians, in recent years greater emphasis has been placed on the provision of home-based support. This report examines how this shift has affected the way that people use aged care programs, and investigates the initial take-up of care. The analysis shows that use of aged care programs before entering permanent residential care is increasing, as is the use of any aged care services in a person’s last year of life.
- ISSN: 1833-1238
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-589-7
- Cat. no: CSI 20
- Pages: 128
Findings from this report:
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On an exemplar day—30 September—16% of people aged 65 and over were using aged care in 2002, rising to 18% in 2010
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The proportion of those aged 85 and over using any aged care rose from 51% in 2002 to 58% in 2010
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In 2010, around 1 in 20 (5%) people aged 65 and over were living in residential aged care
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This rose to 1 in 4 among people aged 85 and over