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How communities are building the elder care workforce our aging nation desperately needs, and why it matters for all of us.
A Demographic Transformation Already Underway
The United States is in the midst of the most significant demographic shift in its history. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the population aged 65 and older grew by 38.6% between 2010 and 2020 alone, the fastest rate of growth for that age group since the 1880s. By 2030, every baby boomer will have crossed the age of 65, meaning that one in five Americans will be at or past traditional
