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Background
Multiple factors may influence the risk of being homebound, including social isolation and race. This study examines the relationship between social isolation and homebound status by race over 9 years in a sample of adults.
Methods
Utilizing a representative sample of 7788 Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ from 2011–2019, we assessed the odds of becoming homebound by social isolation....
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