A new trend not seen before in skilled nursing has been developing over the last two decades. In 2000, young adults between ages 31 and 64 made up 12% of the nursing home population in the United States. In 2010, the number rose to 14% and in 2022 the National Center for Health Statistics reported that almost 17% of nursing home residents and under age 65. It’s safe to say that long-term care may no longer be synonymous with old age or geriatric care. Why is this trend occurring?
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