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The economic impact of the long-term care profession is significant and expected to grow along with the aging demographic in the Nation and in Pennsylvania. Check back periodically for research, data and statistics on workforce development and retention and economic impact.
The author reflects on the benefits of working in Long Term Care.
Report from Commonwealth of PA
Results of an annual survey of turnover, retention and vacancy statistics for RNs, LPNs and CNAs in nursing facilities. Nursing facilities employed a total of 1,662,910 individuals in 2012, according to the United States Department of Labor. Direct care staff make up the largest proportion of staff in nursing facilities.
Health Affairs article examining the shortage of paid long-term care workers who are able to meet the needs of older adults.
Report from the Association of Academic Health Centers
Analysis of the economic impact of Long Term Care by PA Congressional District completed by AHCA and NCAL.
AARP Report on the Value of Family Caregivers. In 2009, about 42.1 million family caregivers in the United States provided care to an adult with limitations in daily activities at any given point in time, and about 61.6 million provided care at some time during the year. The estimated economic value of their unpaid contributions was approximately $450 billion in 2009, up from an estimated $375 billion in 2007.
U.S. Long Term Care Workforce at a Glance is a compilation of national data completed by AHCA and NCAL.
Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Personal Care