Access to reliable and appropriate elder care services is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States. Consider these facts:
-Every seven seconds, a person turns 50 in the United States. (Program for Women and Aging Seniors)
-By 2031, every baby boomer will be over 65 years old. (US Census Press Release)
-Americans in the age category of 80+ comprise the fastest growing segment of the population. (Working Partnerships U.S.A.)
-25% of American households are involved in Elder Care giving responsibilities. (METLIFE study of American Households Involved in Senior Caregiving)
-About 54 million Americans provide informal care giving for spouses, parents, other relatives, or friends. (www.aoa.gov/about/legbudg)
-Employee absences and lost productivity due to care giving cost American employers $11.4 Billion to $29 Billion per year. (METLIFE study of American Households Involved in Senior Care giving)
-An estimated 500,000 older Americans experience abuse, neglect and/or self neglect every year. (www.elderabusecenter.org)
-The number of Americans with Alzheimer's is projected to triple by the year 2050. (Program for Women and Aging Seniors)