A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... care . At more than $ 2,500 a month , on average , the cost for even a short stay in a nursing home exceeds most Americans ' incomes . At a national average cost ex- ceeding $ 60 per visit , extensive home care is not far behind ...
... care . At more than $ 2,500 a month , on average , the cost for even a short stay in a nursing home exceeds most Americans ' incomes . At a national average cost ex- ceeding $ 60 per visit , extensive home care is not far behind ...
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... home ( or in non- nursing residences ) . Nearly 2 million people live in nursing homes - 1.5 million elderly and 0.2 ... stays . Between 26 percent and 45 percent of nursing home stays last fewer than three months , and half these ...
... home ( or in non- nursing residences ) . Nearly 2 million people live in nursing homes - 1.5 million elderly and 0.2 ... stays . Between 26 percent and 45 percent of nursing home stays last fewer than three months , and half these ...
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... care . At more than $ 2,500 a month , on average , the cost for even a short stay in a nursing home exceeds most Americans ' incomes . At a national average cost ex- ceeding $ 60 per visit , extensive home care is not far behind ...
... care . At more than $ 2,500 a month , on average , the cost for even a short stay in a nursing home exceeds most Americans ' incomes . At a national average cost ex- ceeding $ 60 per visit , extensive home care is not far behind ...
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... nursing home before they die . A minority of 65 - year - olds ( about one in five ) can expect to receive a year or more of nursing home care . But many nurs- ing home users do not end their days in nursing homes after long stays ...
... nursing home before they die . A minority of 65 - year - olds ( about one in five ) can expect to receive a year or more of nursing home care . But many nurs- ing home users do not end their days in nursing homes after long stays ...
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Executive Summary United States. Congress. Pepper Commission. well as to home care , has disadvantages . Namely , it ... stays . People in nursing homes should be guaranteed an ample floor of protection , ensuring that no one - re ...
Executive Summary United States. Congress. Pepper Commission. well as to home care , has disadvantages . Namely , it ... stays . People in nursing homes should be guaranteed an ample floor of protection , ensuring that no one - re ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...