KevinMD August 9, 2025
I have been a physician for 44 years.
Besides my office and hospital practice, I also make house calls for less mobile older adults. We all want to stay in the homes where we raised our children, cared for our gardens, and became part of the community. The reality is that we lack the tools and financial resources needed for seniors to “age in place.”
My house calls, though, have provided insights into potential solutions to help seniors in the future.
Currently, as older generations age, many will likely end up in nursing homes because in-home caregiving remains expensive. The estimated monthly out-of-pocket cost for a 24-hour in-home caregiver is around $20,000. Insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term care usually...
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