Nursing homes are out, and long term care and assisted living will be in for aging baby boomers.

Statistics show seven out of ten baby boomers born during the years 1946-1964 will need some kind of long term care after age 65.

But it's all about how that care will be delivered that's the interesting change. And apparently, massive change is on the way, which is a relief.

Also, if a cure or at least a drug that controls Alzheimer's can be discovered, much of the problems forcing people into nursing homes will be eliminated, freeing them to stay in their own homes or at least assisted living facilities.

Does that mean the future looks somewhat brighter for baby boomers?

Possibly.

We have changed every single institution we've passed through so far, why not tackle the long term care and nursing home problem?

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