The Need for Care
Understanding why comprehensive behavioral health services for seniors are critical to our healthcare system and society
Why We Formed Corterra
Corterra's principals have invested the majority of their careers serving in leadership positions for successful healthcare organizations. They have worked in virtually every major segment of the post-acute and senior care industry. They have served both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations, within a variety of strategic, operational, reimbursement and capital structures. Throughout all of their experiences, a few things remain clear and consistent.
Comprehensive Care
People need access to excellent healthcare that considers both physical and mental well-being. Too often, mental health is overlooked or lacks meaningful coordination.
Growing Crisis
Increased prevalence of behavioral health issues has been outpacing healthcare system advancement, especially with the expanding Baby Boomer population.
Team Excellence
Healthcare organizations are most effective when built on caring, forward-looking, passionate people motivated toward the same goals.
This is why Corterra was formed – to establish a unique culture that seeks innovative, coordinated and integrated solutions to our nation's greatest healthcare challenges: behavioral health and senior health.
Senior Healthcare Services Expected to Grow
According to the US Census Bureau and demographic projections, the need for senior care is reaching unprecedented levels
All Baby Boomers will be older than 65
Residents will be retirement age by 2030
People age 65+ by 2034
Population 65+ expected to double in 40 years
Population 85+ expected to quadruple
Critical Timeline
By 2034, there will be 77 million people age 65 or older, and that population will outnumber children for the first time in US history. The population age 85 and older is expected to quadruple in the next 40 years.
Behavioral Healthcare Need Is Critical
Statistics from SAMHSA, CDC, Alzheimer's Association, and other organizations reveal the scope of our mental health challenge
US adults experience mental illness yearly
Will be diagnosed with mental illness in lifetime
Worldwide living with Alzheimer's and dementias
Americans suffer from Alzheimer's alone
Live in mental health shortage areas
Older adults with disorders receive treatment
The Challenge
- • 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia
- • More than 150 million people live in mental health shortage areas
- • Fewer than 50% of older adults with disorders receive treatment
- • Mental illness increases risk of chronic diseases and reduces lifespans
The Hope
- • 70-90% of people with mental illness show significant improvement with effective treatment
- • Many states are developing task forces to address behavioral healthcare needs
- • Increased awareness is driving policy and reimbursement improvements
- • Integrated care models are proving successful
Ready to Address These Critical Needs?
Corterra is here to help healthcare organizations develop innovative solutions to meet the growing behavioral health needs of our aging population.