Home Care By the Numbers
According to IBIS, the home care industry is among the fastest growing healthcare industries in the United States. Home care saves patients billions of dollars every year by treating them in their own homes instead of at hospitals.
In the U.S., we are experiencing an aging of our population. As life expectancies increase, the prevalence of chronic diseases has as well, making the need for home care even more significant.
Here's a look at the home care industry's impact on the country.
In the U.S., we are experiencing an aging of our population. As life expectancies increase, the prevalence of chronic diseases has as well, making the need for home care even more significant.
Here's a look at the home care industry's impact on the country.
More than 1.4 million people work in the home care industry. |
10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 each day. This will continue through 2030. |
More than 90% of seniors would prefer to age in place. |
More than 70% of seniors will need assistance with daily living activities as they age. |
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