Tag: seniors across america
John Grant: Celebrating Seniors on Senior Citizens Day
There are 54 million Americans ages 65 and older. Senior citizens make up 20 percent of the population, the fastest growing segment of society. Historically, older folks across the world have been valued for...
John Grant: The Right to Vote – Use It or Lose It
America is the land of the free and the home of the brave because centuries ago young men fought to make it so. To keep that vision alive today, we must do our part...
John Grant: There’s a Tug-of-War Over Alzheimer’s Drug
Six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. One in 10 people over the age of 65 have it. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cost the nation more than $290 billion, including $195 billion in Medicare...
John Grant: Ailing Home Health Care System Needs Resuscitation
Florida is home to the Fountain of Youth; so, maybe that’s why the growth of the state’s aging population is booming.
By 2030, people 65 and older will account for 57 percent of the population...
