Carolyn Dickens, 76, a lung cancer survivor living in central Harlem, struggles with serious lung disease, high blood pressure, and regular fainting spells. She lives alone and is dangerously underweight. Across the country, over 2 million homebound seniors face similar challenges, with limited access to healthcare and social contact. Programs like Mount Sinai’s Visiting Doctors offer critical support to these individuals, but funding cuts threaten their ability to provide care. The growing population of aging adults will require more home-based medical services, but those who are homebound and alone may struggle to access the care they need.
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Homebound Seniors Living Alone Often Slip Through Health System’s Cracks
