Although its overall population growth continues to slow, California’s senior population – those 65 and older – will nearly double in the next 15 years, a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California concludes.
And that trend, PPIC says, is “clearly indicating an increased demand for health and support services.”
Moreover, it projects, “This population will also become more racially and ethnically diverse, signaling a growing need for culturally competent care – that is, care that respects the beliefs and responds to the linguistic needs of seniors from diverse backgrounds.”
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