Who will care for the frail elderly?

Demographers are calling it the “Silver Tsunami”. Dramatic world-wide increases in lifespan over the last 60 years coupled with seriously declining birthrates have created a brave new world wherein a growing number of older people are being supported by a shrinking number of younger workers. This is creating a strain on economies, on government resources and on the families and friends of older people. Japan is already there. China and Europe are getting there quickly. The U.S. will feel the full force of the problem in the 2020’s when baby boomers enter their 80’s.