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There are currently 36 million seniors in the United States |
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By 2030 it is estimated the senior population will be over 71
million |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau National Center for Health
Statistics |
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80% of seniors prefer to age in place rather than move to a care facility |
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Source: National profile of family caregivers |
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It is estimated annual expenditures on home care exceeded $41 billion in 2001 |
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Source: National Association of Home Care |
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It is estimated that as many as 6 out of every 10 Americans have family members or friends requiring long-term care services |
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Source: U.S. General Accounting Office |
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U.S. Dept. of Census estimates there are currently
more than 36 million seniors in the United States alone. And that
by 2020, nearly 14 million people in the United States will be over
the age of 85, and 84 percent of them will want to continue living
at home. To do that, statistics show more than half will need assistance
with daily living activities |
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Source: U.S. Department of Census |
