Will You be Ready for the Aging Boom? You Might be Thinking… Why Does it Matter?

Just think, in the year 2010, one in 8 people will be 65 or older; in 2050, one in 5 people will be 65 or older. These older adults will need architects, product designers, exercise physiologists, health care providers, program and policy leaders and a host of others. Career opportunities will be unlimited, so now is the time to plan.

Who do you know who is “old”? Grandparents? Teachers? Neighbors? What are their needs? How do their needs change, as they get older? Who is available to take care of them if they need help? This site is designed to provide information about several aspects of aging and the career options that are available to work with older persons.

Content Author: Swarna Reddy, MS, MA