By 2030, one in 5 Americans will be 65-plus. According to AARP, 87% of them want to age at home—not in assisted living communities. Yet as more Americans choose to age in place, their needs only grow: complex medication regimens, decreased mobility, and in many cases, increased reliance on caregivers.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the most prevalent health concerns affecting women today. Whether you’re a community or long-term care pharmacist, you have a unique role in educating, supporting, and advocating for those fighting the good fight.

As noted in Part 1, nursing homes will continue to be a critical piece of the long-term care industry. But more Americans will seek less restrictive options for senior care in the future, and at the top of this list is home health care.

During the nearly 40-year history of the long-term care pharmacy industry, the primary venue for service has been the skilled nursing facility. Despite the prevalence of nursing homes and assisted living, Americans have long expressed their preference for remaining at home when possible.