The push to have seniors age in their homes, not hospitals
WEBApr 16, 2024 · More than 10 thousand older adults turn 65 every day. There's growing efforts to make sure they stay in their homes and out of hospitals and nursing homes as they age.
For Older Adults, Home Care Has Become Harder to Find
WEBJul 24, 2021 · More than 800,000 older and disabled people who qualify for Medicaid are on state waiting lists for home care. Agencies serving private-pay clients are turning away business.
Hartford Foundation: As 95% of Older Adults Seek to Age in …
WEB2 days ago · The survey was conducted between April 17 to May 9, 2024. Of 5,023 adults aged 18 and over, 2,516 were aged 65 and older. An overwhelming majority, 95%, of respondents said they want to age in place, while 60% expressed concern about receiving poor-quality care, 60% were worried about losing their independence, and 52% felt they would be mistreated or disrespected in a nursing home setting.
On Aging - NPR
WEBJul 30, 2024 · NPR stories and audio on aging, longevity, retirement, and senior issues. More articles on health care, leisure, disease prevention, and housing. Subscribe to the RSS feed.
AARP Survey Shows 8 in 10 Older Adults Want to Age in Their
WEBNov 18, 2021 · AARP’s new 2021 Home and Community Preferences survey found that one-third (33%) of adults ages 50 an older report their houses would need modifications to be able to do so safely and independently.
New AARP Survey Reveals Older Adults Want to Age in Place
WEBNov 21, 2022 · The survey revealed that 1 in 5 Americans is a family caregiver and 52 percent of all adults live in a multigenerational household. Among those polled, 40 percent said they care for someone living in their home and 38 percent look after someone living on their own.
Aging: Latest News and Stories on Age, Common Diseases, & More
WEBFind the latest news and videos on health for various ages on NBCNews.com. Read headlines and watch videos on common diseases, stories of long lives, and more.
More older adults need help at home following hospitalization
WEBDec 9, 2021 · (HealthDay)—The number of older adults receiving help at home following a hospitalization increased between 2011 and 2017, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network Open.
Advocates seek to prioritize at-home vaccines for homebound seniors
WEBMar 15, 2021 · Older adults who are homebound may have been eligible to get vaccinated for months. But many health departments are struggling to figure out how to roll out an efficient vaccination program for people who cannot leave their homes.
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home - National Institute on Aging
WEBStaying in your own home as you get older is called “aging in place.” But many older adults and their families have concerns about safety, getting around, or other daily activities. Living at home as you age requires careful consideration and planning.