There’s a huge imbalance in how Texas provides for its old people

A recently published article in the Houston Chronicle raises awareness around an issue that affects our aging population: the high cost of nursing homes. According to the story, there is an increasing recognition  in cities located in South Texas that “aging in place” is more cost effective and healthier than aging in nursing homes but despite this, state policy is making it difficult to expand this model across other parts of the state.

Please read the full story by clicking on this link http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/As-the-population-ages-the-Rio-Grande-Valley-10890241.php?t=6c12edce6e438d9cbb&cmpid=fb-premium

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