During the month of November, Amramp celebrates National Long-Term Care Awareness Month by honoring the healthcare professionals, friends, and family members who provide care to men and women over the age of 65 who require long-term care services.
According to the National Day Calendar website, 70 percent of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care services. These services include cooking and feeding a loved one, helping with personal care, bathing them, and helping conduct daily tasks such as house cleaning and running errands.
Additional key statistics regarding long-term care:
- 78% of adults receiving long-term care at home rely solely on family and friends for assistance
- On average, caregivers spend about 21 hours per week assisting their patient or family member
- Over 90% of family caregivers alter their work schedule in order to care for a loved one
- More than 10% had to move in order to be closer to their family member in need of care
Amramp provides a wide range of accessibility solutions to people who are receiving long-term care that include wheelchair ramp systems, platform lifts, and stair lifts, just to name a few.
An Amramp accessibility expert can evaluate any home to determine what changes are needed to make the living space as accessible as possible for people who use a wheelchair, mobility scooter, assistive walking device, or who struggle to get up and down staircases.
to create more fulfilling lives for the people they serve.
