Cohabitation with a spouse or partner

Cohabitation with a spouse or partner is associated with early availability of care in humans.

“having a cohabiting spouse/partner and higher income are associated with trajectories where care is available early on.”

Humansadults across European countries with care and support needsup to 9 years after the onset of needsn = 6,154

A dynamic approach to unmet needs in long-term care for older people across Europe

Innovation in aging·1 Jan 2026