Increases in Home-Based Health Services Provide More Care Options for Seniors, According to New Report
15 Maio 2019 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
Seniors have increasing access to home-based care and support
services that may help them continue to live at home, according to
a new report benchmarking the health of seniors in America.
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Increased availability of home health
services is a key finding of the 2019 America's Health Rankings
Senior Report, released by the United Health Foundation (Source:
The United Health Foundation).
Data released by the United Health Foundation’s 2019 America’s
Health Rankings® Senior Report reveal there are 550,000 more home
health care workers than last year – a 21 percent rate increase per
1,000 adults age 75 and older. Medicare decedents’ use of hospice
care, which can be provided while living at home, has increased in
all 50 states and 48 percent overall since 2013. Additionally, the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) now serves 5.4
million eligible seniors, a 13 percent increase since 2015.
“Home is where most seniors want to be, so it is great news that
home-based services are being made even more available to help
support better health,” said Dr. Rhonda Randall, executive vice
president & chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare National
Markets, and an adviser to America’s Health Rankings. “This is an
encouraging trend that may help seniors continue to live
independently or remain in their homes longer.”
The senior population has grown 45 percent since 2000, with more
than 50 million seniors (age 65 and older) living in the United
States today.
This year’s Senior Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the
health of seniors on a national and state-by-state basis across 34
core measures. It was developed in collaboration with an advisory
group of public health leaders and in partnership this year with
the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA), a
national organization that represents and educates advanced
practice nurses and advocates for evidence-based, quality care of
older adults.
The Senior Report identifies many encouraging trends; however,
other health concerns facing seniors are on the rise. Most notably,
depression increased 19 percent in the past year, with significant
increases in 11 states. Nearly 8 percent of seniors reported
frequent mental distress, with female seniors reporting a higher
prevalence of frequent mental distress (8.7 percent) compared with
male seniors (6.8 percent).
“This data-driven report will have enormous impact on the care
of older adults. It pinpoints challenges and critical issues
advanced practice nurses see every day,” said GAPNA President
Valerie Sabol. "Seniors struggle with medical, emotional and
lifestyle issues that must be addressed immediately to promote
healthy aging. This report provides the key information we need to
be proactive. Advanced practice nurses are ready to ensure older
adults have the right care, at the right time, in the right
setting.”
State Rankings in 2019: Hawaii Ranks No. 1, Mississippi Ranks
No. 50The 2019 Senior Report ranks Hawaii as the healthiest
state for seniors, followed by Utah (No. 2), Connecticut (No. 3),
Minnesota (No. 4) and Colorado (No. 5). Mississippi fell from No.
49 in 2018 to become the state with the most challenges for seniors
this year, followed by Kentucky (No. 49), Louisiana (No. 48),
Oklahoma (No. 47) and West Virginia (No. 46).
30 Years of America’s Health RankingsThe America’s Health
Rankings Annual Report is the longest-running annual assessment of
the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. In its 30th year,
the Annual Report analyzes a comprehensive set of behaviors,
community and environmental conditions, policies, clinical care,
and outcomes data to provide a holistic view of the health of the
nation.
About the United Health
FoundationThrough collaboration with community partners,
grants and outreach efforts, the United Health Foundation works to
improve our health system, build a diverse and dynamic health
workforce and enhance the well-being of local communities. The
United Health Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group
(NYSE: UNH) in 1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation
dedicated to improving health and health care. To date, the United
Health Foundation has committed $430 million to programs and
communities around the world. We invite you to learn more at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com/SocialResponsibility.
About the Gerontological Advanced
Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)GAPNA is the premier
professional organization that represents the interests of advanced
practice nurses who care for older adults. Advanced practice nurses
are active in a variety of settings across the health care
continuum including primary, acute, post-acute care, home care, and
long-term care. GAPNA provides opportunities for education,
leadership, research, advocacy, networking, and advancement of
evidence-based care for older adults. To learn more, visit our
website at www.GAPNA.org.
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The United Health FoundationJenifer
McCormickjenifer_mccormick@uhg.com, 952-936-1917
GAPNAJanet D’Alesandrojanetd@ajj.com, 856-256-2422
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