Generations Now

Let’s Slow the Downward Trajectory of Life Expectancy in the United States

In 2020 we experienced the largest drop in life expectancy since World War II.

‘Evacuating elders from nursing homes and assisted living facilities can cause more harm than good.’

My mother helped neighbors, ‘because it was the right thing to do.’

‘I was not prepared for the reality of a patient’s life outside of a hospital or clinic.’

Mid- to late-stage dementia patients will overwhelm and bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid and overrun the U.S. hospital system with end-of-life needs.

‘It is a first-of-its-kind composite measure fully specified for use with electronic health record data.’

‘The entirety of the caregiving spectrum can be daunting.’

‘We must rebrand the current image of aging seen in U.S. media and advertising.’

‘Up to 40 percent of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by modifying 12 risk factors.’

‘The rebranding prepares the organization for new products and services.’