Long-term care must be expanded to support aging in place

The study highlights that Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is critical for helping older adults with physical or cognitive impairments live independently. However, current infrastructures are inadequate, presenting challenges like high costs and inequitable access based on financial status and geography. With growing demand for specialized geriatric services and a shortage of trained professionals, aging in place is at risk without a national long-term care insurance program. Technological solutions and support for family caregivers are vital to enhance service availability, fulfilling the needs of an aging population effectively.

LTSS, essential for enabling older adults to live independently, requires substantial improvement in infrastructure to ensure accessibility and affordability, a study reveals.

Without a national long-term care insurance program, many older adults risk losing their independence as they age due to inadequate services.

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