Overview of Long-Term Services and Supports in California
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The number of individuals age 65 and older across the nation is projected to double in the next 50 years, from over 45 million in 2015 to over 95 million in 2065. California’s age 65 and older population stands at 4 million, which is projected to double to over 8 million by 2030. This brief offers a basic primer on long-term services and supports (LTSS) in California within a national context. LTSS, also known as long-term care (LTC), provides assistance to people with disabilities of all ages, including older adults who need help with daily activities.
Date Updated: 08/02/2016
Introduction
The number of individuals age 65 and older across the nation is projected to double in the next 50 years, from over 45 million in 2015 to over 95 million in 2065.1 California’s age 65 and older population stands at 4 million, which is projected to double to over 8 million by 2030.2 Additionally, the projected average life expectancy has increased to over 81 years for women and over 76 years for men.3 Over 20 percent of older adults are living with five or more chronic conditions, and 26 percent of them also live with substantial functional limitations.4 With these changes in the older adult population, the demand for long-term services and supports (LTSS) is expected to increase in California and nationwide.
This brief focuses on LTSS in California within a national context, providing a general overview of who uses these services and supports and how they are provided…
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