Understanding the Longevity Economy starts with understanding the over-50 population itself, as a distinct group whose needs are rapidly evolving and overall size is quickly increasing. According to AARP, in 2000, Americans over 50 comprised 42% of the over-25 population whereas in 2013, that proportion…
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Startup Efforts to Serve Our Fast-Growing Aging Population
By Clearday Research Team According to the U.S Census Bureau, studies show that the 65-and-older population continues to grow rapidly. In fact, in certain states, one in five people were shown to be over 65, and in many regions the population aged 65 will double…
Political Boost for Eldercare
By Clearday Research Team Earlier this year the Biden administration called on Congress to put $400 billion toward expanding access to home or community-based care for aging relatives and people with disabilities. It’s widely agreed upon that it is of utmost importance to help older…
Modernizing Care Facilities
By Clearday Research Team The continuous uphill battle caregivers face in order to receive basic resources to care for those that suffer from cognitive decline can become discouraging and disheartening. That’s why modernizing care facilities should be of utmost importance in order to give quality…
Recent Legislation for Family Caregivers
By Clearday Research Team It is commonly known in the long-term care system that family caregivers are routinely unrecognized for how much they do to provide diligent service for those suffering from Alzheimer’s. Family caregivers are oftentimes strained with not only the mental and emotional…
Ways to Combat Isolation in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
By Clearday Research Team The impacts of social isolation and loneliness can be especially harmful to older adults suffering from dementia. One of the many detrimental effects of dementia is the struggle of maintaining relationships and participating in social activities, which can lead to detachment…