October 19, 2021 — Midland Today

Our health examines future of local long-term care

Dr. Samir Sinha, NIA Director of Health Policy Research, states that if we reach the age of 65, current analysis show that on average, we will have another 20 years to live, of which 17 will be “pretty good." However, in those later years, most seniors will need some assistance because of frailty or cognitive decline.