Growing Aging Population
LONGEVITY OF SOCIETY
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Growing Aging Population
Static of Showing Society Aging The past 50 years have recorded an increase in the number of older people. It is estimated that this number will be more than triple in the next 50 years. This is since, the older population grows faster in practically all the regions, in the world than the total population, and that the difference in the rate of growths is increasing1. In 2009, there were 39.6 million people of 65 years and above. 12.9% of these people were from the united states that are almost one person in eight Americans. By 2030, the number of the older population will rise to 72.1 million; more than double the number in 2000. In 2000, …show more content…
The organization has its headquarters in Washington D.C with a membership that is open to people aged 50 years and above whether retired or working. Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired teacher, was the founder of the organization in 1958 with the aim of assisting older Americans to remain intellectually and physically active through serving others. Andrus was also the founder of the National Retired Teachers Association in 1947, an organization that merged with AARP in order to assist it in obtaining health insurance and pension benefits for the retired Teachers. AARP offers a wide range of benefits as well as services to its members. The services include pharmacy, special discounts on airline, automobile rental along with hotel rates, health insurance program, credit union, and travel services among …show more content…
Johns and St Augustine county elder communities since 1973. The State of Florida Department of Elder affairs partially funds theses organization through the Older American Act and Community Care for the Elderly programs that the Area Agency on Aging and Elder Source administers12. This is with the support of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, private donations as well as the United Way of St. Johns County. The organization aims at providing an opportunity for each person living in the st. Johns County to enjoy longevity, wellness and quality life choices in a healthy, strong community. The organizations have subsidized senior services and programs for individuals aged 60 years and
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Growing Aging Population
Static of Showing Society Aging The past 50 years have recorded an increase in the number of older people. It is estimated that this number will be more than triple in the next 50 years. This is since, the older population grows faster in practically all the regions, in the world than the total population, and that the difference in the rate of growths is increasing1. In 2009, there were 39.6 million people of 65 years and above. 12.9% of these people were from the united states that are almost one person in eight Americans. By 2030, the number of the older population will rise to 72.1 million; more than double the number in 2000. In 2000, …show more content…
The organization has its headquarters in Washington D.C with a membership that is open to people aged 50 years and above whether retired or working. Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired teacher, was the founder of the organization in 1958 with the aim of assisting older Americans to remain intellectually and physically active through serving others. Andrus was also the founder of the National Retired Teachers Association in 1947, an organization that merged with AARP in order to assist it in obtaining health insurance and pension benefits for the retired Teachers. AARP offers a wide range of benefits as well as services to its members. The services include pharmacy, special discounts on airline, automobile rental along with hotel rates, health insurance program, credit union, and travel services among …show more content…
Johns and St Augustine county elder communities since 1973. The State of Florida Department of Elder affairs partially funds theses organization through the Older American Act and Community Care for the Elderly programs that the Area Agency on Aging and Elder Source administers12. This is with the support of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, private donations as well as the United Way of St. Johns County. The organization aims at providing an opportunity for each person living in the st. Johns County to enjoy longevity, wellness and quality life choices in a healthy, strong community. The organizations have subsidized senior services and programs for individuals aged 60 years and