Home Care is a diverse and dynamic service industry that began in US in the 1880's. Approximately 7.6 million individuals currently receive care from 17,000 providers because of acute illness, long term health conditions, permanent disability or terminal illness. In 2007 annual expenditures for home health care were projected to be $57.6 billion.
Companions and Aides play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for those with acute illness, long term health conditions and disabilities. Here are some compelling statistics:
* Seniors prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, it is called "Aging in Place".
* The US Census Bureau concluded that "The elder population is becoming the fastest growing segment of our country".
* 75% of Baby Boomers are approaching retirement age.
* 2010 the US population of those aged 65 or older will be 35 million strong.
* A vast majority of adult children live several hundred miles away from their parents, which makes providing assistance extremely difficult.
* As medical technology advances, so does an individuals life expectancy.
We all need to plan now for our and our parents future care.
Monday, February 22, 2010
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