ABSTRACT
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate a community program to train, match and place developmentally disabled adults with elderly people who needed help with housekeeping, personal care and companionship. Program goals were not achieved, as employment of persons with developmental disabilities did not increase and institutionalization of elderly people was not delayed. The program did improve feelings of well-being. Program costs exceeded $200 per person-month. Attrition was high, and survival analysis identified critical periods for retention in the program.
