Summary: Non-profit old-age homes are built, Elderly have many years ahead of them, Urbanization increases care needs, Home care expands, More cash benefits are available from states and employers, Table of institutionalized elderly from 1900-1930. More Old Age Homes Are Built Elderly Had Many Years to Live Urbanization Created More Problems for Elderly Tuberculosis Epidemic Spurs Chronic Care Facilities Home Care Explodes States Provide Limited Help For Poor Elderly Employers and Financial Institutions Get Involved The Institutionalized Age 65+ Population Old Age Dependency ‹ Some States Provide Cash Assistance to Poor Elderly up More Old Age Homes Are Built › Printer-friendly version