Periodically, I go back to the newspaper in the town where I grew up, to check obits, or to reflect on changes that have occurred since I left after high school in 1954. This article that points to the coming problems of an aging population caught my eye. It details some of the high governmental expenses that will be necessary to support the rapidly growing percentage of the senior population, particularly in Rhode Island, but existing in most states.
WEISS: Aging report is ‘Rhode map’ for change | Opinion | pawtuckettimes.com
Googling "Aging in Place" brings up many organizations that deal with this. While each of us has our own plan for the future, the sheer numbers of the growing elderly population point to more attention to the idea that assisted living and nursing homes may not be there in the future, as they are now... and that older people will likely be more responsible for their own future, than they are today. That a geometric increase in the older age groups will not be accompanied by a younger generation, with enough time, money and ability to maintain the standards of today.
So, yes... though you have planned your own future, the resources for your age group may well change, and accordingly affect what may be available when you reach 70, 80, 90, or older. Thus.. the emphasis and hard look at "Aging in Place"... staying in your own home and having access to those things that we take for granted today.
One website of many that address this growing concern.
Age In Place | The National Aging In Place Council
Where you live, the type of housing, and more importantly the facilities... shopping, healthcare, transportation and social... may well be as important or maybe critically important to your later years... even more so than money.
Think this through.
WEISS: Aging report is ‘Rhode map’ for change | Opinion | pawtuckettimes.com
Googling "Aging in Place" brings up many organizations that deal with this. While each of us has our own plan for the future, the sheer numbers of the growing elderly population point to more attention to the idea that assisted living and nursing homes may not be there in the future, as they are now... and that older people will likely be more responsible for their own future, than they are today. That a geometric increase in the older age groups will not be accompanied by a younger generation, with enough time, money and ability to maintain the standards of today.
So, yes... though you have planned your own future, the resources for your age group may well change, and accordingly affect what may be available when you reach 70, 80, 90, or older. Thus.. the emphasis and hard look at "Aging in Place"... staying in your own home and having access to those things that we take for granted today.
One website of many that address this growing concern.
Age In Place | The National Aging In Place Council
Where you live, the type of housing, and more importantly the facilities... shopping, healthcare, transportation and social... may well be as important or maybe critically important to your later years... even more so than money.
Think this through.