Every day, 10 million elderly and disabled Americans struggle to do things that most of us don’t think twice about, like putting on clothes or getting out of bed. Worse, most of them do not have access to affordable options for specialized care that would allow them to remain independent and productive in their homes and communities.
As the baby boomer generation nears retirement, it’s more important than ever to improve the affordability and accessibility of long-term services and supports. The number of Americans who require such care will increase by 50 percent during the next decade.
Many people don’t realize the lack of support available to them until they face a crisis. Medicare won’t pay for long-term services and supports.
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