Ohio Department of Aging
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Each month, 12,000 Ohioans celebrate their 60th birthdays. In 2000, there were 1.96 million Ohioans age 60 or older. In 2020, that number is expected to increase to 2.82 million.
With long life comes increased incidence of long-term chronic illness and disability. At the same time, medical advancements are making it possible to treat and manage these conditions in non-medical settings.
Most Ohioans would prefer to receive the care they need in their own homes and communities. Nearly 80 percent of all long-term care is provided in the home. Most care is provided by family members at no cost, while home care and hospice aides and agencies support their efforts.
November is National Family Caregiver Month in recognition of the free care they provide loved ones - care that would cost the nation in excess of $300 billion! November is also National Home Care and Hospice Month to celebrate the contributions these direct caregivers make to the nation's long-term care system.
FOR ALL OF THESE REASONS, I, TED STRICKLAND, Governor of the State of Ohio proclaim proclaim November 4-10 as Long-term Care Comes Home Week in Ohio.
I urge all Ohioans and communities to honor caregivers and learn more about home care and hospice services for themselves or a loved one.
On this 1st day of November, 2007;
Ted Strickland
Governor
Ohio Department of Aging