title: Trends in long-term care for the elderly.
abstract: The geriatric population in the United States is increasing and is expected to continue to increase through the 21st century. There will be a subject increase in the need and demand for long-term care. This article examines long-term care issues and discusses alternatives to traditional care models.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000639:trends*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007353:Insurance, Long-Term Care; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000639:trends*; D008484:Medicaid; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014481:United States