Home Health Care Demand Surges as Seniors Seek Affordable Aging-in-Place Options
TL;DR
VNANNJ helps clients secure free or reduced-cost home care services through Medicare, Medicaid, and grant programs, providing financial advantages over private pay options.
VNANNJ screens eligibility, coordinates with physicians and insurers, and guides applications for various funding sources to expedite home care service enrollment.
VNANNJ's services enable seniors to age at home safely while supporting family caregivers through respite care, counseling, and training programs.
Research shows home care is as effective as hospital care while being cost-saving, with 75% of people over 50 preferring to age in place.
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Consumers with home care needs are expressing significant concerns about affordability and require assistance understanding available benefits through Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance plans, and grant-subsidized programs. The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ, serving more than 140 municipalities across six counties, reports growing inquiries through its contact channels at vnannj.org/contact and their helpline.
Faith Scott, MPH, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ, stated that their organization serves as a safety net for those uncertain where to turn for assistance. The organization can reassure many by confirming eligibility for home care and addressing other concerns, often expediting enrollment by coordinating with physicians or insurance providers or guiding individuals through application processes for grant-funded services.
As the sole designated administrator for the NJ Statewide Respite Care Program in multiple counties and a participant in other government and private grant programs, VNANNJ can screen seniors and family caregivers and arrange for qualified individuals to receive free or reduced-cost help with essential non-medical tasks, caregiver respites, counseling, or training.
Demand for home care services is escalating due to population, lifestyle, and healthcare industry trends as more seniors choose to age in place and home care is increasingly prescribed for patients of all ages to shorten inpatient stays. A December 2024 AARP survey found that 75% of people over 50 want to remain in their current homes as they age, while other studies indicate more than 70% of all seniors will require assistance with routine activities of daily living between age 65 and the end of life.
Research on home care costs and outcomes has gained attention, with a February 2024 analysis of 14 studies published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health comparing home health care and hospital care. The authors concluded that evidence suggests home care interventions are likely to be cost-saving and as effective as hospital care, reinforcing the value of accessible home care services for aging populations.
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