Comparison of a Veterans-Directed Home Care Program vs Community Nursing Home Placement

As the average age of Americans increases, particularly with the aging of the baby boomer generation, the need for greater services for age-related illnesses will likely expand. Many age-related illnesses require support or assistance from others in order for the afflicted individual to adequately function.(1) Although nursing home services are necessary for the more severely affected individuals who need the assistance of trained staff, many simply need an able-bodied person to provide continuous supervision and support to prevent injury and ensure safety.