Aging In Place: The Shifting Care Landscape For Older Adults September 22, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/briefs/aging-place-shifting-care-landscape-older-adults?utm_campaign=insidermarketing&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--A_JltUAy9L8RpcPEben6K7KzQGXTG-l_eQIWr5EkjQ6zf5bm2urlENWoQo2Ct2yPVBbuteNVYbiX43taMvzX0MgLqlQ&_hsmi=442289618&utm_content=reportspecific&utm_source=well%20read As America’s older adult population continues to grow, demand for aging-in-place services is increasing. This report explores the impact of changing age demographics on the health system and policies that provide a framework for the future of care. As America’s older adult population continues to grow, demand for aging-in-place services is increasing, with most seniors preferring to receive care at home. At the same time, long-term care costs remain significant for families, and a shrinking home care workforce is creating challenges in access to services. Our new Insider exclusive trend report provides insights into the impact of changing age demographics on the health care system, the growth of demand for home-based care, and the challenges associated with home-based and long-term care services.