According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2030 there will be some 70 million older Americans, which works out to one elder in every five persons. Recognizing the potential impact on health services and the economy in general, the organization has put together a program called Healthy Aging in Older People.

Included in their goals is an effort to fill in gaps in knowledge, both for the public and for the professionals and agencies that serve the public.

Their website offers articles on a wide variety of subjects, starting with The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report. This downloadable report provides an excellent grounding, providing a deeper understanding of the problems associated with the growing elderly population.

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