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    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Public Policy

    Background:

    • Limited housing options exist for middle-class seniors in later life.
    • The current system presents extreme choices: high-end assisted living or Medicaid spend-down.
    • This creates a

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the lack of viable aging-in-place solutions for the middle class.
    • To draw attention to the "forgotten middle" in elder care.
    • To examine the financial and social implications of this gap.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of personal experiences with elder care providers.
    • Review of expert opinions on aging and housing.
    • Identification of the "forgotten middle" demographic.

    Main Results:

    • Middle-class older adults face a binary choice between luxury assisted living and poverty.
    • Publicly funded insurance and personal savings are insufficient for this demographic.
    • A significant gap exists in affordable, supportive housing for seniors.

    Conclusions:

    • The current elder care system fails to meet the needs of the middle class.
    • Innovative solutions are needed to address the "forgotten middle" housing crisis.
    • Policy changes are required to ensure dignified aging for all socioeconomic groups.