Five Facts

Many seniors live on a fixed, low income and are unable to afford the kind of care they deserve. The need for home care services, the cost for which can be substantial, is also on the rise, while the pool of qualified caregivers is not sufficient to meet the need. Join us to help those who need it most!

Fact 1

Nearly 90% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their current home and community as they age.

AARP Releases Ten Tips to Make Homes Safer, October 12, 2006

Fact 2

In November, of 2007, there were approximately 84,331 centenarians in the United States. That number is expected to increase to 580,605 by the year 2040.

United States Census Bureau

Fact 3

The number of Americans over the age of 85 is rapidly growing. During the next six years, the number is estimated to grow from over four million to almost six million.

United States Census Bureau

Fact 4

A serious shortage of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals continues to grow. By 2030, at least 3.5 million more will be needed, a 35% jump from current levels. Providers themselves are also aging. By 2020, half of the RNs in today's workforce will be over the age of 50.

Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce, Institute of Medicine, April, 2008

Fact 5

The demand for home care aides throughout the industry is expected to outstrip supply.

New Options (and Risks) in Home Care for Elderly, New York Times, March 1, 2007

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