Home Care

Explore the WYLM Home Care Study

For many older adults and their families, home care feels like the natural first step, a way to stay in a familiar place while getting the help that's needed. And for many, it works well, particularly when care needs are limited and family support is close by. But as needs grow, the full picture of home care, including staffing challenges, hidden costs, and gaps in coverage, can be more complex than families expect. ASHA partnered with ATI Advisory, a Washington, DC-based healthcare research firm, to produce Home Care Today: Benefits, Tradeoffs, and Considerations for Older Adults and Their Families, an evidence-based study designed to help families clearly and honestly understand home care and its alternatives. Whether you're planning ahead or navigating a change right now, this study offers the information you need to make a decision that fits your loved one's needs, values, and budget.