The U.S. is not prepared to accommodate its rapidly growing older population
where housing needs are concerned. The report, entitled Housing America's Older Adults – Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population,
estimates that the population of adults age 50 and above will reach 133
million by 2030, a jump of more than 70 percent since the year 2000.
But while their numbers are rapidly increasing, the amount of housing
that is affordable, physically accessible, and located well is not, the
report said. "High housing costs, aging homes, and costly repairs can greatly impact those with limited incomes, read more.
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