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Washington Post
5 months ago
Public health

Calculator: How much does assisted living cost where you live?

Two-thirds of Americans will need some type of long-term care as they get older, but the cost of care is often unaffordable.
Costs for long-term care can vary widely by location, and few people are adequately prepared to pay for it. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Public health

Aging America faces a senior care crisis

Affordable long-term care is increasingly hard to find as America's population of seniors grows.
Medicare does not cover long-term care services and Medicaid often has long wait lists for at-home support. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Public health

Many Americans facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care

The escalating costs of in-home care, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes are devouring the savings and incomes of older Americans and their relatives.
Millions of families are facing daunting choices and potential financial ruin as they try to provide care for their elderly loved ones.
The price tag for long-term care is expected to reach a half-trillion dollars a year by 2030, and the challenges will only grow. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
6 months ago
Public health

Bensonhurst seniors turn out for CenterLight PACE health fair * Brooklyn Paper

CenterLight Healthcare PACE held a health fair to raise awareness about long-term care options for seniors.
The fair provided insight into Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and CenterLight's healthcare centers that allow seniors to age at home.
Other healthcare providers also offered health advice and free blood pressure screenings at the fair. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Methodology for Analysis of the U.S. Health and Retirement Study

The analysis defined people ages 65 and above as likely to need long-term care if they had dementia or difficulty with two or more activities of daily living.
The financial toll on middle-class and upper-income people needing long-term care was examined by reviewing data from 2000 to 2021.
The analysis aimed to determine the number of people likely to need long-term care, the number receiving care, and who was providing the care. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World

Wealthy countries are struggling to afford long-term care for aging populations.
Most countries spend more than the United States through government funding or compulsory insurance.
Middle-class and affluent individuals in many countries can bear a substantial portion of the long-term care costs. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

A hospital is suing to move a quadriplegic 18-year-old to a nursing home. She says no

The case of Alexis Ratcliff highlights the challenges faced by younger people with disabilities in finding suitable long-term care options.
States have failed to adequately help individuals live in their own homes, despite Supreme Court opinions emphasizing this right. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

The escalating costs of in-home care, assisted-living facilities, and nursing homes are devouring the savings and incomes of older Americans and their relatives.
Millions of families are facing the daunting decision between caring for their loved ones at home or placing them in a nursing home.
The population of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to increase by more than 50 percent by 2050. [ more ]
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