3 3 Challenges (contd) n The population is aging n Population surviving until 65: -1900 - 41% -2004 - over 80% n 2000: 35 million Americans are 65+ n 2050: increases to 82 million n Biggest expected increase: those 85+ n The population is aging n Population surviving until 65: -1900 - 41% -2004 - over 80% n 2000: 35 million Americans are 65+ n 2050: increases to 82 million n Biggest expected increase: those 85+
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