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CARING FOR THOSE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES IS NOT SOMEONE ELSE'S ISSUE.

Last year over 54 million people were involved in caregiving. If it does not affect you now, it will affect you in the future. Nearly everyone is either going to be a caregiver or need one.


Index of Topics
Care options
Caregiver support groups
Financial assistance
Information and assistance
Meals on Wheels
Medical Education Partnership Program
Legal assistance
Senior Services
Telephone reassurance
Transportation
Volunteers
How big is the chronic illness health care problem?
  • 3 out of every 4 dollars spent on medical care in the U.S. is spent on chronic conditions.
  • 26% of adults have provided care for a family member or friend during the past year.
  • 72% of American say it is difficult for people with chronic conditions to get necessary care from their health care providers.
  • 89% say it is difficult to get adequate health insurance for chronic conditions.
  • FORMS:
    Durable Power of Attorney
    Letter of Last Instruction

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