Discuss the growth in the elderly population in the United States, and their characteristics. What are the consequences of this growth?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The number of elderly growing rapidly-four times as fast as the population as a whole
2. 50 million currently, by 2040 there will be another 25-30 million, by 2060 about 98 million
3. Baby-boom generation
4. Minorities underrepresented among elderly
5. Most live in urban areas, but highest proportion of small towns
6. Kansas, Nebraska, and Florida largest proportions
7. Elderly have political clout and influence policy
8. Elderly influence culture
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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