discussion question 350 words or more
- The increased longevity of the U.S. population, and resulting changes in health concerns and quality of life challenges, demand substantial change in the structure of the long-term care continuum.In your second discussion post for this week:
- Briefly describe the current and forecasted demographic breakdown of an aging population of your community.
- Research and summarize the options available within your community for this population related to the long-term care continuum.
- Include resources to support aging in place in the home, as well as adult care homes, intermediate care, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Analyze your community’s ability to meet the needs of the current population.
- Evaluate your community’s ability to meet the needs of the population over the next decade.
- Focus on one specific change required to meet current or future needs related to your findings, and research and recommend a creative and innovative option—of U.S. or global origin—to meet this need.