Recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that more than half of senior living residents are managing two to three chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease. Additionally, nearly two-thirds of residents require assistance with three to six activities of daily living.
The report, based on data from the 2022 National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study, highlights the prevalence of common chronic health conditions among assisted living and senior housing communities. High blood pressure was the most commonly reported condition, affecting 58% of residents, followed by Alzheimer’s or dementia at 44%, and heart disease at 33%.
Furthermore, the study shows that 62% of surveyed residents need help with multiple ADLs, with bathing, walking, and dressing being the most common areas of assistance. As the population ages, the number of individuals in residential care communities is expected to rise, underscoring the importance of planning and resource allocation to meet the needs of this growing demographic.
