This two-part Forum Brief was prepared as background information for the second Kansas Health Policy Forum held on September 13, 2001. Part 1 of the brief describes the current system of long-term care for the elderly and highlights the demographic changes that will impact the system in the future. Part 2 presents key challenges and issues facing Kansas in addressing the future of long-term-care for its aging citizens.
The Aging of Kansas: Implications for the Future of Long-Term Care
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Sep 13, 2001
By
Anthony Wellever
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.