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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 10, 2025

5 min

What proportion of people end up in a care home? Lifetime vs. at any given time

While only a small percentage of older adults live in a care home at any single point in time, the lifetime probability of needing long-term institutional care is much higher. Approximately 70% of Americans turning age 65 will need some form of long-term care services, and a significant portion of those will require a stay in a nursing home or other residential facility.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

Understanding the Risk: Who Is Most Likely to End Up in a Nursing Home?

According to HealthinAging.org, about one-third of older adults will spend some time in a nursing home during their lifetime. This article explores the various demographic, health, and social factors that help answer the question: who is most likely to end up in a nursing home?

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