| Aging
Internet Information Notes
Nursing Homes
There are approximately 17,000 nursing homes in the United States
caring for over 1.6 million older adults. Until the mid 1980’s,
nursing homes were one of the few housing options adults with
disabilities had to help them manage activities of daily living.
As a consequence of new housing options such as assisted living
and community and in-home long term care services, the demographic
profile of nursing home residents has significantly changed to
a population which is older, more disabled and in greater need
of medical attention. The following sites include information
for the consumer including facility directories, statistics and
research articles accessible on-line:
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See Also:
Center for Communication and Consumer Services
U.S. Administration on Aging
Tel. 202-619-0724
FAX 202-357-3523
Internet: AoA home page
Email [aoainfo@aoa.gov]
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Dept. of Health & Human Services
