Today our topic is the Age Wave, or what is sometimes referred to as “The Silver Tsunami.” It is projected that 1 in 5 U.S. residents are going to be 65 or older by the year 2030, and that 70 percent of aged individuals are going to need long term services and supports.
Sources for this Episode:
- Medicaid Forward: Long-Term Services and Supports – National Association of Medicaid Directors
- 2019 Profile of Older Americans (acl.gov)
- The Changing Patterns of LTSS
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