[infographic] the whole picture: caregivers provide an extra level of care

Satisfaction With Doctor1,028 adults aged 65 said:

...satisfaction is high

but,

When asked...How often do you leave the

doctor’s o�ce and realize you did not get all of your questions

answered?

After a hospital visit...Would your doctor reach out to you to �nd out what you might need and to schedule any follow-up visits that might be required?

In your day to day life...Does the practice or clinic where you get primary care contact you with reminders about immunizations and preventive care?

have had all of these discussions.

7%

52%

76%

have only had one of these discussions.

have had fewer than half of these discussions.

Occassionally 20%

Always 7%

47%Rarely

26%Never

Completely Satis�ed,

Medications Mood If FallsOccured

Activities ofDaily Living

If AssistanceIs Needed

CommunitySupport

Avoiding Falls

Somewhat Satis�ed,

Not Very Satis�ed,

67%

37%30% 28%

23% 22%19%

One out of three aged 65 or older

falls each year

Less than half talk to their healthcare

providers about it

69%

3%

27%

Yes

46%

2%

52%

No

Refused

It becomes clear that...

In 2012, almost 1 in 5 hospital patients were readmitted(Inpatient hospital stays that started within 30 days of discharge from an initial admission were classi�ed as readmissions)

42%

No Yes

58%

of people over age 65 indicate they want to stay in their home as long as possible

The Whole Picture: Caregivers Provide an Extra Level of Care

As your loved one ages, visits to the doctor increase. But are doctor visits enough to keep your loved one happy, healthy and well? Many seniors say they are happy with

the medical care they receive, but studies show that there may be pieces missing from their care plan. When you look at the whole picture, visiting the doctor might not be enough. An in-home caregiver can provide the extra level of care that the

aging loved one in your life may need.

How Does It Feel? The Older American Health Care Experience. A survey of 1,028 adults aged 65 and over conducted by the John A. Hartford Foundation in March of 2012. Seniors were asked questions relating to their experiences with their primary healthcare provider.

www.jhartfound.org/learning-center/hartford-poll-2012/

Falls Among Older Adults: An OverviewInformation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

On Your Team: What Older Adults Think About Team Care And Medical Home Services. A survey of 1,107 adults aged 65 and over conducted by the John A. Hartford Foundation in January of 2014.

www.jhartfound.org/learning-center/public-poll-on-your-team-how-older-adults-view-team-care-and-the-medical-home

Medicare & Medicaid Research Review—2013: Volume 3, Number 2 Descriptive analysis of 30-day, all-cause hospital readmission rate patterns from 2007–2012 published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, O�ce of Information Products & Data Analytics.

www.cms.gov/mmrr/Downloads/MMRR2013_003_02_b01.pdf

Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices A Research Report by the National Conference of State Legislatures and the AARP Public Policy Institute

http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/ppi/liv-com/aging-in-place-2011-full.pdf

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Did the doctor ask Mom about...

Although mom may think her doctor visits are good enough, it might take more to keep her well

High Readmission Rates

A caregiver could reduce readmissions by ensuring Mom is doing the right things to heal.

Don’t just check the boxes at the doctor’s o�ce. Make sure that your aging loved one has the ongoing support they need when they return home.

In-home caregivers provide:

…Hiring an in-home caregiver makes it possible for your loved one to age in

place at home where they are com-fortable and happy.

A Care Plan Tailored for Mom

Medication Reminders & Management

Companionship & Social Connection

Transportation & Errands

Housekeeping & Safety Checks

Help with Hygiene & Diet

In addition to visiting the doctor, your aging loved one may bene�t from an in-home caregiver. Caregivers can work with your family to ensure a happier, healthier life at home for your aging loved one.