Several conventional approaches to conceptualization and the measurement of objectives in publicly funded, long-term home care for the non-institutionalized elderly are reviewed critically. The formulation of objectives which focus on immediate, desired consequences of services, and lend themselves to behavioral measurement, is proposed. The…

ACCESS outreach identified more persons in need of service who met the Title XIX eligibility requirements. Home care emphasis provided the opportunity for increasing proportions to remain at home or return to their home from the hospital. (Author)