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What’s Challenging Senior Care in America?

  • Feb 6, 2023
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

That’s what Lifespark CEO Joel Theisen and LeadingAge President & CEO Katie Smith Sloan answered in a Q&A in Modern Healthcare.

The healthcare industry is facing a wide variety of challenges—and solutions aren’t always straightforward shared the reporter, David May. The number of people age 65 and older in the U.S. is projected to rise from more than 56 million now to over 73 million by 2030. Their care needs will grow along with their numbers. So, what’s ahead for the senior care sector?

Read on for what Joel and Katie had to say…

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