Loneliness is feeling alone, and more often than not, it’s associated with social isolation. According to a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), 33% of adults who are 45 years old and above are suffering from loneliness. Likewise, social isolation is when…
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Disadvantages of Aging in Place at Home
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) projected a few years back that the number of U.S. adults age 65 and older would grow from 48 to 79 million over the next two decades. But a survey by the American Association of Retired Person…
Understanding the Longevity Economy – Care & Contribution
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…
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…