10 Ways Communities Can Prepare for the Aging Population Boom
Friday November 21, 2008
The United States will experience an aging population boom as baby boomers reach retirement. In fact, the number of adults over age 65 is expected to double between 2000 and 2030. Based on a survey of thousands of communities across the country, here are 10 recommended best practices to help communities serve an aging population in the years to come.Photo by Carlos Paes
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