HealthTech October 13, 2023
Independent living communities that can offer more accessible, continuous care to their residents will better distinguish themselves.
By 2030, about 20 percent of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. That not-so-distant future is expected to spur profound change in the healthcare industry.
As older adults age and possibly manage multiple chronic illnesses, it’s important that they have access to primary care services within their communities. And just as healthcare organizations are moving toward providing more value-based care, older adults will seek out more holistic care that includes behavioral health, nutritional guidance and physical activity, for example.
For senior care organizations that offer independent living accommodations, changing expectations may include the need to bring primary care services on campus....