Seniors

Seniors are our fastest growing population. The number of Americans reaching age 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years, reaching 80 million by 2040. The number of adults ages 85 and older, the group most often needing help with basic personal care, will nearly quadruple between in the same period.

Getting daily in-home care for this aging population is often not affordable. Thus, this kind of support work often falls on the family, usually under less-than-ideal circumstances. There are, however, many instances where family is not around and there is no way to provide additional care support.

Our state needs make this area a priority. Our senior population, that has given us so much, needs lifted up. Let’s work to find solutions that helps them age safely in their homes.