The Senior Population is Expected to Double in Coming Years

The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently published an article about the aging population of the world. Their findings? According to the U.S. Census Bureau the world’s 65 and older population is projected to triple by mid-century, from 516 million in 2009 to an astounding 1.53 billion in 2050.

In particular, the elderly population in the US will more than double by the year 2050. This means in the year 2050 eighty-nine million adults over the age of 65 will be living in the U.S. This number contributes to the 8% overall growth of the 65+ population in the world.

On the other hand,  the U.S. Census Bureau reports the under 15 population in the United States is expected to fall below the older population with only 85 million.

In the article by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Wan He, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said, “This shift in the age structure of the world’s population poses challenges to society, families, businesses, health care providers and policymakers to meet the needs of aging individuals.”

One thing the 65 and older crowd who are living in Atlanta won’t have to worry about is finding an active adult community that provides them with great amenities and  great home designs. Great home builders like Jim Chapman Communities have many wonderful active adult communities located throughout metro Atlanta. The homes all have spacious floor plans and boast large master suites for owners to enjoy as their person oasis.

For the active adults looking for a community that can offer a continuum of care through the aging process, Isakson Living is the leading Atlanta developer for these type of  residential communities. Their developments Park Springs and Peachtree Hills Place offer unparalleled amenities in order for seniors to maintain an active lifestyle. In addition to the luxury condos and great sense of community, these developments have on-site health care services.