The Tech Of Aging

The health and human service system is soon to be rocked by a perfect storm of demographics.;The perfect storm is an aging population, the direct care workforce shortage, and the decreasing affordability of group living options.

First there are the demographics driving the market.;There are now more than 55.8 million adults ages 65 and older in the U.S., accounting for almost 17% of the population.;By 2040, that proportion is projected to grow to 22% (see;Population – Adults Ages 65+;in;United States).;At the same time, the health . . .