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The Face of American Caregiving

July 13, 2016

13% of our population is at least 65 years old. That is approximately 53 million Americans who would potentially be receiving some form of senior care services this decade. This rapid graying of America is only rivaled by the rapid tanning of America. In the next 5 years, due to immigration and the rapid population growth, America is expected to tan considerably. As a matter of fact, it is projected that by 2020 more than 50% of the US child population will be considered, not white.

Home Health care is a necessary, but difficult job, which fewer and fewer Americans are willing to undertake. Despite the great need for these positions, the average American sees it as an entry level position.

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