Topic: senior housing
We are growing older as a nation. Since 2011, baby boomers have been turning 65 at an average rate of 10,000 per day, a trend that will continue until 2030. And we are living longer. Fortunately, we are also healthier and more active than past generations.
However, according to the Administration on Aging, 70 percent of people turning age 65 can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives. Thirty-five percent will spend some time in a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted living community.
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Navigating the Overwhelming Options of Long-Term CareRead More »
Judy had an emergency hip replacement after a fall. She needs to be discharged tomorrow to a skilled nursing facility. She needs several weeks of intensive physical therapy to be able to walk again. Then she may need to live in assisted living.
The discharge planner has a list of options. Judy and her daughter, who lives an hour away, don’t know how to make a wise choice.
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