Dr. Jennifer Molinsky, director of the Housing an Aging Society Program at Harvard University, outlines the alarming dual burden of housing and care that many older adults today struggle with. With her recent research revealing only 13-14% of adults aged 75+ can afford in-home care, Dr. Molinsky warns the issue is reaching a breaking point, and explains why housing and community are essential to health.

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