The Nursing Home Crisis in Champaign County: Video Presentation

The County’s 65+ population has grown by 67% in the last 20 years. Recent closures of three nursing homes has resulted in the County being short over 300 beds or 60% of the beds needed for the population.

On November 20,  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lynne Barnes, a member of the steering committee of Advocates for Aging Care (AAC), discussed what AAC and others are doing to close the gap and to provide the care that is and will continue to be needed.    

“This alarming situation impacts our entire community,” says Barnes. “None of us know when we or a loved one suddenly finds themselves needing nursing home care. Most people prefer to remain close to home and not be forced to travel to other counties for care. Our community can and must find solutions.”

To see the video visit LWVCC's YouTube site. The video link is  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HOF8wYcGi4

This presentation is part of LWVCC's series Keeping It Local. ​