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I recently attended a conference where one of the speakers
discussed the challenges of our aging population. With the advances in health care and
nutrition we are living longer than ever before.
One of the main points was that, as members of our
communities, we need to be aware of the special needs of our aging
population. Some needs may be handicap accessible
buildings, transportation services, larger and better marked traffic signs,
affordable housing available in close proximity to businesses such as doctor’s
offices and grocery stores.
Another point was that as our population ages, we as
employers, need to be conscience of the impact this may have on our
employees. A lot of families now find
themselves in the position of caring for an elderly family member. Although this can be a rewarding life
experience it could also be time consuming and stressful.
Aging should be a graceful process so we all need to be supportive
of the members of our communities as we all navigate our way through this life. 
1 comment:
Thanks for reminding us of this important demographic trend, Wendy. The challenges of an aging workforce and aging population reverberate throughout our communities. We need to be more aware and responsive to these changes.
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