7 Million Americans Can't Easily Get to a Doctor's Office
Getting to an appointment is not a small task for everyone. For millions of older adults in the United States, leaving home is the hardest part of receiving care.
The numbers
Roughly 2 million older adults in the United States are considered homebound, meaning they rarely or never leave their home. Another 5.5 million have significant difficulty leaving home without help.[1]
2 million
Older adults who are homebound[1]
5.5 million
Older adults with significant difficulty leaving home[1]
Why it matters for wound care
Chronic wounds usually need to be looked at regularly. When each visit requires transportation, a helper, and hours of effort, appointments can be delayed or missed.
Care delivered where a person already lives removes that travel step. Mobile Wound Care is an appointment scheduling platform that connects patients to independent, licensed mobile wound care providers in their area.
What you can do
- Write down how often a wound is being checked and by whom.
- Ask whether an in-home visit is an option for the type of care needed.
- Keep a list of current medications and health conditions available for any visit.
Sources & References
This is general information, not medical advice. Please consult a licensed provider for evaluation of your specific condition.
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