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WHY?The aging of America will affect this country as unlike no other issue in its history. While we Americans are faced with many unknown future factors that may have impact on our personal lifestyle, we know a lot about what the future holds for the "Boomer" generation. The "Boomer" generation is going to live longer and be healthier than any previous generation. Combine longevity with the fact that the “Boomers” neglected to produce enough children over the years to support their old age and the result will be, in a short time, only 1.5 workers for every retiree in America. This combination of a very large mature population and a very low supporting population is now creating a real life “worst case” scenario. The future is now. One of the key issues for the aging “Boomer” is the need to find alternatives to deal with the various conditions that make daily activities difficult. In fact, by the time we reach age 65, nearly 17% of us will need some support with the every day activities of living. By age 85, nearly half will need help. The type of care needed by most seniors is not medical care, but supportive care. Most seniors don't need or want to go to a nursing home, but they do need caregiver support and in-home services to remain independent. Caregivers, primarily women, are caring for more than one person at a time. A quarter of U.S. households are now involved in caring for an elderly family member or a relative, spending an average of 20 hours a week in care giving. More than 60% of all family caregivers say they have suffered from depression (Source: National Family Caregivers Association/Fortis Long Term Care, 1998). Our RoleEldercare-NET is made of many people in brick and mortar operations that are dedicated to providing quality services and the best customer care available. Eldercare-NET is a means of communicating with you in a cost-effective way, it is not a means to reduce human contact! Eldercare-NET will work to find the options that works best for you and your situation. Call any of our Business Partners for information or you can complete almost any transaction through this web-site. Eldercare-NET's role is to assist in finding cost-effective solutions that will make your day a little easier. Preferred Solutions:
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