Many cities and towns are failing to support the kinds of simple, relatively cheap programs that could help older Americans avoid using formal long term care.
Researchers at the Maturing of America project have published data mapping the services gaps in a summary of results from a survey of about 10,000 local governments.
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Washington, is running the 5-group project team with financial backing from a foundation affiliated with MetLife Inc., New York.