In addition, communication and staff education, activities, and antibiotic usage are discussed. It is important to control outbreaks once they occur. Preventing these outbreaks whenever possible also is important. Crimmins, Eileen M., Mark D. Hayward, and Yasuhiko Saito. Differentials in Active Life Expectancy in the Older Population of the United States.
All demographics indicate that the population of the United States is aging rapidly.
The fastest growing population group is the oldest old-those over age 85. It is likely that this population will need a variety of long term care services. It is important to determine what kind of services this population will need in the future. In order to define the make-up of this cohort, the authors of this study determined the differences in active life expectancy by age, sex, race, and education for the U.S. population 70 years of age and older. Active life expectancy defines the period of life individuals can expect to live without chronic disability.