A Few Startling Facts
GRAYING AMERICA
• Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the
U.S. population
• The average lifespan for men and women is now 81
years
 Average nursing home costs $66,000 per
year
 F/T home health-care can cost more than
twice as much
 50 million Americans care for an elderly
loved one
 Seven million of them are caring for a
relative who lives far away
Parents Want to Live Independently?
Carefully consider:
• Neighborhood safety
• Friends and community support
• Does it make financial sense?
• Does it make sense medically? Consult
with a health care professional.
• How often will people be in contact with
your parents?
• Under what circumstances will
independent living be no longer viable?
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP
Geriatric Care Managers
People who audit the
QUALITY of care your
parents are receiving (e.g.
unannounced visits to
evaluate home healthcare
workers, nursing homes)
Daily Money Managers
People who guard against
financial abuse and fraud,
help by paying bills on time,
balance checkbooks and
manage finances
Los Angeles Multipurpose Senior Centers (MSCs)
MSCs may be able to provide low or no-cost services, including:
Assistance with Independent Living
Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
Food, Housing and Recreation
Physical and Mental Health
Interpretation and Translation
Legal Services and Advocacy
Personal Security (locks, daily calls, home safety)
Transportation
HELPFUL RESOURCES
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National Council on Aging - www.ncoa.org - (202) 479-1200
American Association of Retired People (AARP) - www.aarp.org - (888) 687-2277
National Family Caregivers Association - www.nfcacares.org - (800) 896-3650
National Assoc. of Professional Geriatric Care Managers -www.caremanager.com - (520) 881-8008
American Assoc. of Daily Money Managers - www.aadmm.com - (877) 326-5991
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living - www.ccal.org; phone (703) 533-8121