Related Readings
- Average cost of care. Care-cost averages in various regions of America, according to the “Genworth Cost of Care Survey.”
- Financial gap. Bridging the gap for middle-income seniors who will lack funds for future long-term care and housing, according to Health Affairs, “The Forgotten Middle”
- Growing population of older adults. Middle-aged adults already outnumber children in population size, and the gap is significantly growing, according to the U.S. Census, “The Graying of America”
Caregiver and Long-Term Care Resources
- Auxiliary Grant Program. A stipend to subsidize the cost of Assisted Living care for those who meet Medicaid-eligibility, such as low income seniors
- Behavioral Health Support. Local agencies providing behavioral, emotional, and social support
- Comparison of Nursing Facilities. Assessment of comparable facilities
- Eldercare Directory. Services for the elderly and their caregivers
- LeadingAge Virginia. Resources for the aging
- Licensed Assisted Living Facilities. Search options according to location and special-needs services
- National Council on Aging. Advocacy and resources, according to “Aging Well”
- Senior Connections. Long-term care ombudsman and elderly services
- Senior Health. Tips, according to “The Seniors’ Guide to Staying Healthy”
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Resources for long-term care and caregivers
- Virginia Department of Health. “The Senior’s Guide to Staying Healthy Year-Round”
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Adult Protective Services. A division of Social Services responsible for investigating abuse allegations of the elderly and disabled; also tasked with level of care assessments
- Local Offices. Search options according to county/city/region, including full contact information