Monday, August 26, 2013

Contrary To Widely Held Beliefs, Family Members Will Not Be Available In Sufficient Numbers to Care For Aging Baby Boomers

In Coming Decades, Fewer Caregivers by Judith Graham.  The New Old Age:  Caring And Coping.  The New York Times.  August 26, 2013.

(1)  In 2010, there were ________ individuals of prime caregiving age  for every person age 80 or older.  In 2050, it is projected that there will just __________.

(2)  The aging of the Baby Boom generation will increase from _______ million in 2010 to _______ million in 2030 to _______ million by 2050.

(3)  The explanation of the "care gap" lies with trends including __________________________________.

(4)  Between 2010 and 2013 the percentage of frail older people who have only one or two adult children is projected to increase from __________________.

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