AARP Florida is teaming up with American Eldercare to find more state dollars for programs that keep seniors out of nursing homes. <\/p>\n

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The groups conducted a poll showing seven out of 10 Florida voters support the Nursing Home Diversion Program. Robert Schemel, President of American Eldercare, says the program is cheaper than sending patients to a nursing home. <\/p>\n

?This is approximately 1\/3 the cost of keeping someone in a nursing home. It crosses all lines, Democrats, Republicans, male, female, all age groups. A very high percentage would really rather see people have a choice and stay in their homes rather than the elderly be forced to stay in a nursing home,? said Schemel. <\/p>\n

American Eldercare is Florida largest contractor for the Nursing Home Diversion Program. The company helps 15,000 Floridians remain in their homes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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