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Wisconsin provides long-term care to over 52,000 through Family Care, shifting away from institutional settings. — WI DHS

People with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed despite equal desire to work. — BLS

Mobility impairments are the most common disability type, affecting 13.7% of adults. — CDC

26% of U.S. adults live with a disability—more than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined. — CDC

1 in 5 hospital patients is readmitted within 30 days—a sign of poor discharge planning. — CMS

33% of older adults forget medication doses weekly, contributing to 125,000 preventable deaths per year. — USPHS

40% of hospitalizations for adults 65+ are preventable with proactive care and coordination. — AHRQ

Falls are the leading cause of injury death among older adults—one occurs every second. — CDC

6 in 10 adults with chronic illness struggle to understand health information, increasing risks for medication errors. — HHS Health Literacy Report

Family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at over $600 billion annually, more than the entire U.S. Medicaid budget. — AARP