Senior Housing

The long-term care system is in a rapid period of change, with the need for long-term care services growing as more and more baby boomers enter retirement. This assignment will cover an analysis of the long-term care (LTC) system. Include the following for this assignment: Summarize how the current long-term care (LTC) system was developed. Classify the key strengths and weaknesses in the system.  Explain how the continuum of care applies to the long-term care system of today. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the institutional approach as it relates to a patient’s continuum of care. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the non-institutional approach as it relates to a patient’s continuum of care. Defend your point of view on the long-term care system.  The paper should meet the following minimum requirements:  The paper should be a minimum of 1,050 words (3–4 pages), excluding the cover page, abstract page, and reference page. The paper should be in proper APA format. Work should be supported with at least 4 academic or professional peer-reviewed sources that were published within the past 5 years.