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Dementia and Aging
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About This Trend
Planning for aging in place and dementia are more important than ever. The national median age saw itslargest single-year gain, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2021 Population Estimates. The number of people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease is expected tomore than double by 2060, with these cognitive diseases expected to most affect Hispanic and Black populations.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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Social Change
Timeframe: Act Now
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