States across the U.S. are aging at different speeds. This analysis explores where older adult populations are growing fastest and how shifting demographics are reshaping housing, services, and community needs.
Aging at home is no longer a solo journey. From multigenerational households to remote caregiving and shifting migration patterns, five generational trends are reshaping how older adults receive care—and what families need to support them.
Across the U.S., families and care teams are finding new ways to help older adults age safely and confidently at home. As demand for home- and community-based services rises, states and managed care organizations are expanding access, integrating technology, and empowering caregivers. This QMedic report spotlights five states—Texas, California, Florida, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania—where collaboration and innovation are driving progress in home-based care. Readers will learn practical steps families can take now to stay supported, from connecting with MCO case managers to exploring programs like PACE and local respite services.
QMedic explores how living alone impacts men’s loneliness, its effect on their health, and why the risks are often overlooked. They often struggle to maintain friendships, express emotional needs, or build new social connections. The result can be loneliness, depression, and declining physical health, a silent but pressing public health concern.
QMedic curated a list of apps for older adults that boost and support health and wellness, citing academic research and a survey from AARP.
QMedic talked to family caregivers and policy advocates to explore the physical and emotional toll of caregivers in the sandwich generation.
QMedic analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and spoke with experts to look at the reality of aging as a Black person in America.
QMedic examined data from the Labor Department to find out which high-paying roles in health care are projected to grow the most in the next decade.
QMedic examined data compiled by Medicaid, KFF, and the Labor Department to see how spending on home- and community-based services varies by state.
