Measuring the Years: State Aging Trends & Indicators

August 2004 Measuring the Years: State Aging Trends & Indicators American society is in a state of transformation. As the baby boomers continue maturing, they are changing the face of aging. This diverse group of Americans are living longer, using new technologies, extending their working years, and enjoying higher levels of income and resources than previous generations. At the same time, despite the improvements, the number of elders coping with chronic illness and disability is expected to escalate in the coming years- increasing demand on health and long term care systems and services . . .