People are living longer than ever before thanks to a century of work in medicine, public health and technology. What are the global implications and what technologies are being developed today to help people age well in their homes and communities?
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Sources: 1. Country Longevity Data: CIA World Factbook and World Health Organization. 10K people turn 65 every day: Pew Research. By 2030, 18% of the nation's population will be at least 65: U.S. Census. In one survey, 72% of Baby Boomers and GenXers said they want to age at home: Philips and GSEI. 2. Out of Pocket Costs Per Year: bar graph, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index; 1/2 of family caregivers made changes to work, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index; 2/3 experienced distractions, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index; 30% often arrive late or leave early, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index; 17% have missed a significant amount of work, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index; 60% of family caregivers report neg. impact to job, Caring.com/Senior Caring Index. 3. A Tech Ecosystem for Aging Well: 95 % believe today's technology could be better developed to help people age in their homes and communities, Philips and GSEI; Process Chart, Compiled from Philips interviews.
