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DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS The place of senior citizens in society is set to change markedly in the future as people live longer. An aging population means that people are likely to work longer. This chart looks a the rise in the elderly population and elderly in the workplace. AGING IN THE UNITED STATES “The aging of baby boomers means that within just a couple decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history,” said Jonathan Vespa, a demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau. “By 2035, there will be 78.0 million people 65 years and older compared to 76.7 million (previously 76.4 million) under the age of 18.” AWARENESS OF THE CAUSE

ORGANIZATIONS FOR HELPING SENIORS 1. AARP 2. National Council on Aging 3. CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly) 4. Justice in Aging 5. Senior Medicare Patrol 6. Administration on Aging 7. LASPD (Legal Advocates for Seniors and People with Disabilities) 8. Alzheimer’s Association 9. Pension Rights Center 10. American Society on Aging

The population over 65 in 2060 is projected to rise to 98 million, a rise of 24% almost doubling

In the United States there are 46 million people over 65 making up 15% of the population

Today 38% of the population over 65 is in the workforce

The population of over 65 in the workforce is projected to rise 47% in 2022

POPULATION PROJECTION

WORKING POPULATION

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