- Scott Stevens, Ashok Bharucha, Mike Christel, Alexander Hauptmann, H. Wactlar, Datong Chen. 2006. Automatic Collection, Analysis, Access, and Archiving of Psycho/Social Behavior by Individuals and Groups. Abstract: Nearly 2.5 million Americans currently reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the United States, accounting for approximately 5% of persons 65 years and older. 1 The aging of the “Baby Boomer” generation is expected to lead to an exponential growth in the need for some form of long-term care (LTC) for this segment of the population within the next 25 years. In light of these sobering demographic shifts, there is an urgency to address the profound concerns that exist about the quality-of-care (QoC) and quality-of-life (QoL) of this frailest segment of our population.
