Rise in older people with frailty and dementia could see demands on care increase 300% in areas

Rise in older people with frailty and dementia could see demands on care increase 300% in areas

Hertfordshire will see a significant rise in older people living with frailty and dementia in the coming years – with care demands in some areas increasing up to 300% by 2042, according to a council report. Hertfordshire County Council’s adult care services cabinet panel met on Thursday, October 23, where they were presented with the council’s draft “Care Homes Commissioning Strategy for Older People”. Commissioners from the council’s adult care…