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Urgent Care Needed as 'Super Seniors' Surge 72%!

10/24/2025

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A recent analysis finds that adults aged 85 and older face higher disability and require more assistance, creating an urgent need for tailored care.
In Southern California, 'super seniors' are expected to grow by over 72 percent in the next decade, raising elder homelessness and financial strain.
Florida's aging residents struggle to access advanced wound care.
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten these services and risk higher costs and poorer health outcomes.

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Story summary

A recent analysis finds that adults aged 85 and older face higher disability and require more assistance, creating an urgent need for tailored care.
In Southern California, 'super seniors' are expected to grow by over 72 percent in the next decade, raising elder homelessness and financial strain.
Florida's aging residents struggle to access advanced wound care.
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten these services and risk higher costs and poorer health outcomes.