08/01/2025
Chronic Disease Trends Highlight the Critical Role of Home Care Nurses
A recent New York Times article highlights a growing reality in the United States: chronic disease has become a way of life for millions. Nearly 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic illness, and 40% manage two or more. As populations age globally, these trends are mirrored around the world.
Why this matters to home care nurses:
- Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and COPD require long-term care, education, and daily support—services often best provided in the home and community.
- Hospitals treat emergencies. Home care nurses prevent them.
- Across the world, home care nurses are working alongside patients and families to help people live well with chronic illness—through education, care coordination, medication support, and compassionate presence.
- Chronic disease is not only a clinical challenge; it’s a social and economic one. Home care nursing is part of the solution—keeping people healthier at home, reducing hospital stays, and improving quality of life.
🌟 Your work matters. Every home visit, every conversation, and every bit of support you provide is helping address one of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Read the full article ➡️ NYT article
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/us/chronic-disease-us-americans.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1U4.bc9I.cEPZxNnMlJLx&smid=url-share