Trouble Ahead
As the work force dwindles, who will take care of our aging population?
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Our nation is woefully unprepared to meet the work force challenges posed by an aging population.
There aren't enough workers trained to care for older folks today, let alone 10 or 20 years from now when the elder population will reach record levels. Shortages in nursing, social work, physical therapy and other fields critical to senior care are likely to worsen unless a comprehensive strategy is developed and put into action.
Ironically, many of the baby-boomers who are about to retire over the next few years will leave those very same jobs. In 2000, about 13 percent of the work force was 55 and older. By 2015, that is expected to rise to 20 percent.
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