Episode 42: Meeting the Rising Demand for Long-Term Care

Meeting the Rising Demand for Long-Term Care

As America’s population ages, long-term care is becoming one of the most urgent challenges of our time. In this episode of ComForConnections, host Tiffany Robinson speaks with Nora Super, former Executive Director of the White House Conference on Aging and advisor to the Reframing Aging Initiative. Together, they explore the changing demographics of aging, the rising costs of care, and what it means for the families and professionals providing it.

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What you’ll learn in this episode

• Why 70% of older adults will need long-term care, and what that means for families and caregivers
• The growing gap between care demand and the supply of professional caregivers
• The real costs of home-based, assisted living, and nursing home care
• Innovative housing and community models like PACE, co-housing, and tiny homes
• How public policy and Medicare reform could shape the future of care

Additional resources:

• Reframing Aging Initiative – Learn about Nora’s current work advancing positive narratives about aging
• AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving Report (2025) – Data and insights on family caregiving in the U.S.
• Long-Term Care Insurance – Home Care Services – Expert advice from ComForCare on how to navigate long-term care insurance

Featured Guest

Nora Super is a nationally recognized expert on aging and long-term care policy. She served as Executive Director of the White House Conference on Aging under President Obama and now advises the Reframing Aging Initiative. Nora has worked with organizations such as AARP and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and brings personal insight as both a policy leader and care recipient navigating the long-term care system.

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About the Host

Tiffany Robinson is a passionate advocate for caregiver education. As the host of ComForConnections, she brings warmth, insight, and a deep understanding of the caregiving experience to every episode.