While the preferences of older adults for community-based care are crucial, they must be considered alongside the challenges of staying in community dwellings

Commentary on: Understanding community-dwelling older adults' preferences for homeand community-based services: A conjoint analysis. - Chen, S et al. ### Implications for practice and research The study explored the preference for home-based and community-based services among older adults in China. As populations age globally, understanding these preferences becomes crucial for developing effective care models. The research focuses on identifying the preference structure of Chinese community-dwelling older adults for these services, with the aim of optimising the provision of services. Given the increasing scarcity of resources and the need to align service delivery with user preferences to ensure …