Description

For sample adults age 60, MAIDSERVYR reports whether the respondent used a homemaker service for the elderly in the past 12 months. Homemaker service was described as providing services like cleaning and cooking in the home.

MAIDSERVYR was introduced in 1984 as part of a Study on Aging supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT