Aging Boomers Will Need Lots Of Care. We're Not Ready
Big Take21 Juni 2023

Aging Boomers Will Need Lots Of Care. We're Not Ready

By 2030, people over the age of 65 in the US will outnumber those under 18. That’s in part because people are living longer—a testament to modern medicine. But are our health systems and social programs equipped to support so many seniors at the same time?

Bloomberg reporter Priya Anand brings us the details on a tech startup that’s trying to fill part of the void in senior care—and the challenges it’s facing. And health economist Jonathan Skinner talks about how the US can actually meet the needs of aging Baby Boomers.

Read more: Assault Allegations Plague a $1.4 Billion Home Eldercare Startup

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