June 28, 2000 - Today, the average baby boomer has more parents than children. 

Many of these “boomers” face the emotional, physical and financial burdens of caring for an aging parent, or family member with a chronic illness or disability, and for many they are managing careers and still raising their own children. 

As the nation ages, (people over the age of 85 are the fastest growing population segment) the concerns surrounding these family caregivers will become a major national issue. 

According to the National Family Caregivers Association, there are more than 25 million family caregivers in the United States. Over 45% are women. They experience extreme stress and are under the risk of developing medical problems of their own. Where do they find support? 

SPECIAL CARE is a national network of home care providers dedicated to meeting the need of older adults, people with disabilities and their family care givers. Now with over 60 offices nation wide SPECIAL CARE provides high quality and affordable Personal Care, Homemaking and Companionship and Respite Services. 

SPECIAL CARE helps people remain independent and supports family care givers by referring Professional Caregivers to assist with non-medical activities of daily living: bathing and dressing, shopping and errands; light housekeeping; medication reminders; meal preparation, transportation to appointments and outings, and more. These services are available on an hourly, overnight and live-in basis 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and holidays. 

SPECIAL CARE has received national recognition, won numerous awards and has been featured on NBC’s TODAY Show. We invite you to find out more about the non-medical home care option. We understand how family care givers need help navigating the maze of options that exist for caring for a loved one. Family care givers need to know that as a community we “care about the caregiver.” For more information contact Marcia Melincoff at the corporate offices of SPECIAL CARE at (215) 402-0200 or visit our web site http://www.home-care.net .