“The report found that 57% of high-need survey respondents have trouble with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing and dressing. Of that group, 62% reported that they either rarely or never have someone to help them complete their ADLs. Roughly 75% of high-need respondents who said they did receive help reported that it came from a family member.”

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):
What is the comparative percentage of LTCI insureds who lack help with ADLs?  Low or non-existent I’d wager.  Insufficient or poor care is a function of inadequate financing which plagues Medicaid and uninsured families. 

Many high-need patients missing out on help with ADLs, report shows

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