Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

2030 projection, assisted living, assisted living communities, assisted living facilities, chronological projection, core elements, demographic shifts, double by 2030, early adulthood, elderly population, functional difficulty, future predictions, healthcare options, independence, independent living, institutional care, localized care, long-term care facilities, long-term residences, national trends, necessary support, older adult population, older adults, operational definitions, personal autonomy, personal needs, potential issues, statistical records, system growth, current situation

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

Assisted living refers to long-term residences for older adults who need extra support and care in activities of daily living while also allowing for some personal autonomy, independence, and privacy. There are around 31,000 assisted living communities in the United States presently, with around one million Americans occupying these facilities. With the older adult population constantly growing, this statistic is predicted to double by 2030. As the elderly population increases, the likelihood for disability and need for long-term care facilities also increases. Many older adults who live in assisted living facilities have either a functional difficulty in their ability to live independently, or a disability which requires the extra help provided by assisted living facilities.

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