According to Genworth, every day until 2030, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65. And 7 out of 10 people will need long-term care in their lifetime. These figures mean that many adults, seniors, and elderly people in Vermont will need to make critical decisions about their long-term care. And for most people, one of the biggest decisions is choosing between in-home care or nursing home care. Doing this means answering some questions. First, what is the cost of in-home care? How does the cost of in-home care for elderly people or the cost of at home hospice care compare to nursing home care? Is there more to consider than the cost of an in-home caregiver? [continue reading…]
