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This study examined the trajectories of unmet needs for care and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs (IADLs) among adults aged 50+ across European countries up to 9 years after the onset of needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Research Design and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using the longitudinal data from the SHARE survey (2011\u20132022; n\u2009=\u20096,154), we used latent profile analysis to identify 5 trajectory types defined by time until onset of unmet needs, number of changes of state, time spent with unmet needs, ADL\/IADL limitations, and age at onset of needs. These trajectories are marked by early periods of unmet needs (short-delayed met needs; long-delayed met needs; high needs and delayed), ambivalent (U-shaped met needs), or outright positive (met needs from onset).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An overwhelming majority of older adults experienced unmet needs at some point after the onset of needs. Multivariate analysis shows that having a cohabiting spouse\/partner and higher income are associated with trajectories where care is available early on. Country-level public expenditure on LTC is also a strong determinant of belonging to different trajectories. 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