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A New Concept in Long Term Care and Housing for Older People <br />The statistics on increases in the older population probably won't <br />surprise you. One of every 10 Americans is age 65 or over. By the <br />year 2000 the number of older people will swell to 30.6 million or <br />one in eight persons. The over 75 age group, in particular, is <br />growing dramatically. <br />Great care was taken in the planning and development of Elder <br />Homestead to determine just what the needs and desires of this <br />aging population are, especially those with chronic health <br />problems. The ideas and advice of older people and their children <br />were directly solicited, along with the input of physicians, <br />hospital discharge planners, and others whose jobs involve <br />assisting older people in recommending health care and living <br />arrangements. <br />Independence was a primary concern identified, along with the <br />security of having someone around if problems arose. The children <br />wanted the emphasis put on enjoying and supporting their parents <br />rather than allowing their caregiving to become a burden. <br />A sense of belonging was important. And the ready availability of <br />health care services was critical. The thought of going to a <br />nursing home was very disturbing. Elder Homestead was carefully <br />designed to respond to these and other specific concerns of those <br />closest to the problems, <br />It's an alternative <br />older population. <br />to institutional care designed for this growing <br />