Åsele

Åsele holds a notable position in eldercare, ranking 13th among 290 municipalities, placing it in the Top 10% nationally. This favorable position reflects several factors, one being the perceived security offered to elderly individuals utilizing municipal services. The reported percentage of those declaring themselves as very secure in receiving care is 15.5%, significantly above the national average of 8.2%.

In terms of personal interactions, 13% of respondents reported always receiving good treatment while using home care services, notably higher than the national average of 7.4% (c02). Additionally, 14.2% indicated that their needs were well accommodated, again significantly surpassing the national figure of 7.4% (c04). However, it is also reported that difficult experiences of anxiety, worry, or distress are faced by 6.6% of the elderly, which is higher than the national average of 3.5% (c01).

When examining the cost of home care services, Åsele shows a favorable expenditure per service user, at SEK 344,986.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of SEK 427,827.2 (c08). Furthermore, while isolated feelings persist for 6.6% of users, which is above the national average of 4.7% (c05), the municipality achieves better scores in the acceptance of collaboration with relatives, with 88.9% reporting good cooperation, compared to the national average of 83% (c09). Overall, Åsele's performance in eldercare illustrates both strengths and lingering challenges.