This survey from The AP-NORC Center dives into the experiences of providers and recipients of long-term care, examining what caregivers do, how they are trained, and how they balance caregiving with other aspects of their lives.
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Infographic – America’s long-term caregivers provide range of assistance, but struggle to keep balance (2017)
A 2017 study of Americans age 40 and older with experience providing long-term care to a loved one finds that many provide a wide range of assistance, though only half say they had most of the training they need.
Video Interactive – Long-Term Care at Home: Understanding the Range of In-Home Services Available (2017)
Millions of Americans require support with daily living activities due to aging, and the majority of this assistance takes place in home and community settings, not institutions like nursing homes. This AP-NORC Center video interactive explores how home health care aides factor into the overall home care picture and uses findings from 2017 Long-Term Care Poll to see what older Americans expect from them.
Infographic – Many older Americans are not prepared for long-term care and want policies to help with costs (2017)
Video Interactive – Long-Term Care: Misconception and Reality
In the next 15 years, America’s senior population is expected to nearly double, greatly increasing demand for basic long-term care services like cooking, bathing, or getting dressed. But many Americans are unsure about how these support services are financed. Keeping the costs manageable will remain a challenge for families and governments in the years ahead. This video interactive combines findings from the 2016 Long-Term Care Poll with a personal story of an aging woman and her caregiver.