Hospice News July 2, 2024
With increasing need for programs that aid caregivers, RUSH University Medical Center’s Caring for Caregivers (C4C) as an example of a hospital service that assists family members and friends who care for adults 60-years and older in their homes.
C4C is part of a nationwide effort to support the more than 55 million Americans (about 21% of the U.S. population) who provide care for family members with chronic and serious conditions. The home setting saves as much as $470 billion per year for Medicare and Medicaid, but for the caregiver, the price tag can be a considerable burden — as much as $7,200 per year, or up to 26% of their income.
In addition to quantifiable financial pressure,...
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