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Aging Population Information

How does aging affect congregations? As Americans grow older, so do church demographics shift. Today, the mean age of American church- goers is 65. What issues arise that affect today's church populations? What actions can churches take to address changing congregational needs?

AARP Report Findings-- Healthy at Home How are today's adults using technologies and staying healthy at home? Older adults are healthier today and are more likely to use technology to enhance their lives, including their safety at home. Adults surveyed also express interest in telepharmacy and telemedecine.

Aging Population: Blueprint for Action By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 years of age or older. How can America prepare for the changes that lie ahead as the Baby Boomers age?

Caregiving in America This report, produced on behalf of Met Life Insurance Company, examines the caregiving crisis. Today, 1.4 million Americans are in nursing homes, and over 6 million are cared for at home by family or paid caregivers. This report documents this crisis, exploring who needs care, who provides care, what governmental agencies support caregiving, and much more.

Effects of Global Aging What exactly is global aging and why does it matter to me? What are global aging trends and how will they effect us personally?

Global Aging What does a globally aging population look like? How does our aging American population compare internationally?

Health Care Costs, 2006 Health are Costs 101 reports that health care spending out-paces inflation again in 2006. How much money is spent on health care, what services does spending go toward, and how do consumers pay for health care costs? 

Living Arrangements As American age, how will the typical living arrangements change for our elders?

Medicaid and an Aging Population Medicaid currently covers about 475 of home and nursing care costs. How does this break down and how will Medicaid be impacted as our population ages?

Senior Drivers This study, sponsored by AAA evaluates how education can assist elderly drivers to reduce incidence of care accidents.

Statistical Profile of Older Americans The US Department of Health and Human Services details older American demographics.

Technology and Robotics How will robots affect elder care and health care into this millennium?