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#1. I'm 70 years old. My precious wife of 41 years died this past January. I still feel like my world exploded. My kids and grandkids stay in touch and try to keep me from being lonely.
Most elderly Nepali citizens, roughly 85%, live in rural areas. [49] Because of this, there is a significant lack of government sponsored programs or homes for the elderly. Traditionally, parents live with their children, and today, it is estimated that 90% of the elderly live in the homes of their families. [49]
According to Provider Magazine’s May 2010 cover story about The Green House Project, "The homes, which are designed for the purpose of offering ‘privacy, autonomy, support, enjoyment, and a place to call home,’ are a radical departure from traditional skilled nursing facilities and are considered to be the peak of culture change." [22]
The primary problem with these facilities today are their exorbitant cost (reported as average of $123,053 per person, likely institutions)compared to home and community-based Medicaid waiver services ($42,896 per person) which also far exceed the cost of nursing facilities (American Association of Retired Persons, 2012, p. 14).
Medicare also covers most age-appropriate vaccines, mental health screening and services, nutrition therapy services, and alcohol and drug misuse therapy, along with dozens of other types of care.
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Home automation is becoming a viable option for older adults and people with disabilities who would prefer to stay in the comfort of their homes rather than move to a healthcare facility. This field uses much of the same technology and equipment as home automation for security, entertainment, and energy conservation but tailors it towards old ...
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