According to data released by the , the number of people in the United States age 65 and over increased from 35 million in 2000 to 49.2 million in 2016. By the year 2050, people over the age of 60 are expected to account for 25-percent or more of the U.S. population.
Joining us to discuss how to meet the needs of this aging population are Executive Director and Distinguished Professor, Department of Sociology & Gerontology, Dr. Suzanne Kunkel; Miami UniversityAdjunct Associate Professor and Director of Research, Dr. Jane Karnes Straker; Director of the at the Scripps Gerontology Center and Miami University Department of Sociology & Gerontology Professor, Dr. Robert Applebaum; and Executive Director of , Ross Farnsworth.
For information on classes and programs designed for individuals 50 and older, visit the at Miami University or the .
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