Two-thirds of middle-aged Californians – across party lines – worry that they won’t be able to cover the enormous cost of nursing home care – now over $70,000 a year – and Latinos in particular feel vulnerable, according to a report released Tuesday.
The study was conducted by the SCAN Foundation and UCLA's Center for Health Policy Research. They asked middle aged voters how they are preparing for life after retirement. According to the report the number of people over 60 will double to 12 million during the next 25 years.
These sorts of numbers are pretty terrifying. The increase in seniors is going to put stress of any number of public and private institutions that help support older Americans. Despite the advances in health care and prevention many people will still have to use short-term nursing homes or home care.
UCLA center’s Steven P. Wallace says, "Most Californians will need it during their life, yet unfortunately, most Californians are not planning for it and the government is cutting back on affordable options that could help."
Resent budget cuts in the state will reduce access to esscenale services for the elderly. Transportation, health and personal services are all effected.
Until Next Time,
Mike
Chicago Home Care
