According to the Home Care Association of America:

Up to 75% of seniors have made a medication error.

Up to 43% of seniors admit to feeling lonely.

Family members who care for seniors alone (without home care assistance) report more injuries, more trouble with their jobs, and more stress and illness.

Seniors with home caregivers have 25% fewer doctor visits per year.

Seniors with dementia experience 8% fewer hospital admissions if they have home caregivers.

Visit www.hcaoa.org/valueofhomecarereport

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