http://seniorhousingnews.com/2011/09/29/infographic-42-million-seniors-may-be-without-care-by-2012/ Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://seniorhousingnews.com/2011/09/29/infographic-42-million-seniors-may-be-without-care-by-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-3219 Ryan Housekeeper Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:30:45 +0000 http://seniorhousingnews.com/?p=6282#comment-3219 Interesting article and interesting response; with the rise of Assisted Living in the past 20 years the percentage of seniors seeking a SNF should continue to decline. The article does not take into account the vast majority of senior care occupants are 85+. Including the 65 to 75 cohorts in the demand estimate does not reflect accurately on the supply need. Most people in this age range are in their own home or active retirement dwellings. The average age of AL residents is rising and is now above 85 years old. Thus, demand for SNF beds are being absorbed by Assisted Living facilities taking more high acuity older residents than ever before. Interesting article and interesting response; with the rise of Assisted Living in the past 20 years the percentage of seniors seeking a SNF should continue to decline. The article does not take into account the vast majority of senior care occupants are 85+. Including the 65 to 75 cohorts in the demand estimate does not reflect accurately on the supply need. Most people in this age range are in their own home or active retirement dwellings. The average age of AL residents is rising and is now above 85 years old. Thus, demand for SNF beds are being absorbed by Assisted Living facilities taking more high acuity older residents than ever before.

]]> http://seniorhousingnews.com/2011/09/29/infographic-42-million-seniors-may-be-without-care-by-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-3109 sheila Ardery Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:46:26 +0000 http://seniorhousingnews.com/?p=6282#comment-3109 During the rise of the assisted living developments in the 90's, there were speakers who were declaring that nursing homes would be the "buggy whips" of the new millenium. It's interesting that the article states that "only 40% of seniors will be able to go to a nursing home. Historically, the population of people over 85 living in nursing homes has been less than 10%. During the rise of the assisted living developments in the 90's, there were speakers who were declaring that nursing homes would be the "buggy whips" of the new millenium. It's interesting that the article states that "only 40% of seniors will be able to go to a nursing home. Historically, the population of people over 85 living in nursing homes has been less than 10%.

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