The North Texas Caregiver Resource Guide provides an essential road map for navigating the process.
Few people are adequately prepared for managing the decisions and stress that accompany planning and providing care for aging family members.
The North Texas Caregiver Resource Guide provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of available care options in the region, and it covers essential tips on topics ranging from engaging in difficult conversations to fall prevention and memory care.
Texas by the Numbers
3.65 million
Texans who are 65 or older
12.9%
Percentage of Texas’ population 65 or older
22%
Percentage of Texas veterans who are 65 or older
#48
Texas’ national rank for nursing home quality
#15
Texas’ national rank for hospice care
$6,388
Average monthly cost of a private nursing home room in Texas
$5,019
Average monthly cost of a semi-private nursing home room in Texas
$3,988
Average monthly cost of assisted living in Texas
$3,956
Average monthly cost of in-home health care in Texas
Caregiving in the U.S.
52%
Percentage of Americans turning 65 who will need some form of long-term care
$18,170
Average social security benefit per American per year
3.7 years
Average length of time women in the U.S. need long-term care
2.2 years
Average length of time men in the U.S. need long-term care
