Baby Boomers Could Benefit From Long Term Care Program
The US government is attempting to prepare for an onslaught of aging baby boomers by passing a new long term care program that assists individuals with severe disabilities. Nytimes.com reports that more and more Americans are going to be earning the title of “Older Americans” as the significant number of baby boomers age. Congress wants to help by establishing a program in the National Health Care Bill that will assist older Americans with long-term care including assisted living care and nursing home care. The late Senator Edward Kennedy had drafted the program several years ago. Then-Senator Obama was a cosponsor. Vigorous debate regarding this huge new federal insurance program has been taking place on the senate floor.
A 45-year-old independent woman from Arlington Virginia who has cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis and works as a consultant stated that she has been able to live a normal life, but worries that if her conditions worsen she may be in serious need of long term care.
Advocates of the program claim it will help many aging Americans who may become severely disabled and require nursing home or assisted living care. Critics contend the program and say it will lead to grave financial troubles. As a large segment of society continues to age and the question over their long term care continues to play out on Capitol Hill, it is important to address the inherent dangers that can exist for those that choose nursing home care for their loved ones.
No matter where you stand on this very important issue, we all understand that going to a nursing home is difficult. Family members worry about their loved ones who require long term care as they place their trust in care providers. Accidents and abuse at nursing homes sometimes occur even as new state and federal regulations have been put into effect to reduce such dreadful oversights and accidents.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury at a nursing home in Pennsylvania, contact the Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyers at Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano. They understand how difficult it is on family members when a loved one is seriously injured due to someone else’s neglect. They have committed themselves to helping those wronged by negligent parties and will fight for you in court. Time and time again they have successfully represented their clients. Working as a team, the lawyers at Cherry, Fieger, Marciano LLP will help ease any issues that may arise due to the nursing home abuse; and will help you bring back some sense of normalcy into your life. Please call 610-565-8300 for a free in home consultation.
Source article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/health/policy/14care.html
