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MCC Daily Tribune

National Long-Term Care Awareness Month

National Long-Term Care Awareness Month is observed in November every year. This month-long observance highlights the long-term care needs of men and women over the age of 65, and how they should be assisted in their daily lives. This includes feeding them, bathing them, and assisting them in their daily routine. Above all, it’s also about displaying compassion and making them feel that they’re not alone or neglected. This month is dedicated to those senior adults who do not have access to long-term care because everyone deserves assistance until their final days. Find out how you can participate in National Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL LONG-TERM CARE AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Spend a day with your grandparents

    Treasure the moments with your grandparents while they’re still alive. This month is the perfect time to visit and see how you can assist them in their daily routine. Your presence alone will surely make them smile.

  2. Volunteer at nursing homes

    Some nursing homes accept volunteers and interns to help the elderly. It’s a good act to show empathy and care to senior citizens who need assistance in their everyday life.

  3. Get long-term care insurance

    Look after yourself while you’re young. It’s always wise to get long-term care insurance today and reap its benefits once you reach the age of 65.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LONG-TERM CARE

  1. The long-term care industry is expanding

    By 2050, it is expected that at least 27 million Americans would need long-term care.

  2. Alzheimer’s disease is a contributor

    The biggest contributor to the elderlies needing long-term care is Alzheimer’s disease.

  3. The life expectancy of the elderly

    The elderly have a 20-year life expectancy after they reach the age of 65.

  4. Few Americans have long-term care insurance

    Only 7.5 million Americans have long-term care insurance, which is only 2.2% of the entire U.S. population.

  5. Elderly abuse is rampant

    Approximately one out of 10 elderly in the U.S. has experienced elderly abuse.

WHY NATIONAL LONG-TERM CARE AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. We love the elderly

    Compassion and empathy for the elderly should be the priority of National Long-Term Care Awareness. We should honor the long lives they lived and make their last stage in life as comfortable as possible.

  2. We love our grandparents

    Every elderly is somebody’s grandparent. Reach out and give a helping hand. You would want others to do the same thing for your grandfather or grandmother.

  3. They deserve quality care

    Elderly care is a right that men and women over 65 should exercise. Access to nursing care and long-term assistance should be readily available to them.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
11/08/2022