“After COVID-19: A Health Care Forecast for Older Americans,” by Bart Astor, NextAvenue

Quote:

“(This is Part 2 of a two-part series forecasting life for older adults after COVID-19. Part 1 focused on what housing is likely to look like for the oldest Americans. Part 2 looks at the future of health care and geriatric medicine.) Once the coronavirus pandemic fades — whenever that happens — two health trends for America’s older adults seem nearly unquestionable. Medical appointments through telehealth will be common, especially for those on Medicare. And the need for geriatricians will be great. Since people over 65 have accounted for roughly 80% of the COVID-19 deaths in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the older adult population has been at the heart of the pandemic.”

 

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):

We’re about to face a geriatric brave new world with an antiquated long-term care system beholden to bankrupt public financing.