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Risking Old Age in America

With 65 million Baby Boomers becoming older by the day, the United States is facing a looming elder care crisis. This blog explores how the nation and individuals can prepare for it.

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Where Do Older Americans Live?

Fewer in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Two Very Different Systems of Elder Care: Israel and the United States

But with some similarities.

Can Technology Help Solve Our Elder Care Crisis?

Perhaps by enlisting AI.

Good News and Bad on Dementia and Other Disabilities

Less dementia, more physical disability.

The Burden of Caregiving

See the video.

Place Matters, as Does Planning

A conversation with Ryan Frederick about his book, Right Place, Right Time.

Why is the 85+ Population Already Growing?

Because the baby boom really started in 1940.

Long Lives are For the Rich

Especially in the United States.

PACE: A Better Model for Elder Care

My discussion with a PACE medical director.

Wealth Inequality Among Older Americans

Fewer in poverty but most with little savings.