Olders Americans
Information on aging related problems
From 1982 to 2004/2005 the percentage of
Medicare enrollees age 65 and older who lived in long-term care institutions
such as nursing homes dropped dramatically from 7.5 percent to 4.0 percent. The
emergence of assisted-living options, changes in Medicare reimbursement policies
and improved rehabilitation services may have fueled this decrease in
institutionalization.National
Institute on Aging.