Demographics Paper
The expected growth of the aging population in Louisiana is expected to grow and will have a tremendous impact on our healthcare system in the years to come. In the past, the increased growth of the aging population was not a problem. Presently it is becoming a problem. One major impact is the need for health care workers. Healthcare workers are decreasing because physicians and other health care workers are retiring. When people get older, they also need more healthcare services. The demand for healthcare services is growing because of the older adult population. Baby boomers from years ago are growing and maturing. In the meantime, fertility rates are declining. This is what is leading to the increased aging population in Louisiana. The aging population is living longer because of new technologies extending their years. Demographics are constantly changing and so are healthcare costs in result. The government is implementing plans to tackle the problems associated with the aging population. It is not an easy task. It is very challenging and difficult to implement successful changes. However, the future is looking very good for the aging population if the government can provide solutions to the barriers caused from the growth of the aging population.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “the percentage of persons in Louisiana 65 and older is 12.3%.” Statistics show how much of an impact the aging population has on health care services and costs. “The aging of the population of Louisiana is one of the most important demographic trends affecting the state. Estimates show that Louisiana has approximately 436,992 caregivers, who provide more than 468 million hours of care valued at more than $4.6 billion.” That goes to show just how important it is that fertility rates increase. We are in desperate need for health care workers to care for the aging population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007).” Not only are we in need for workers, but we are also losing money as the aging
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “the percentage of persons in Louisiana 65 and older is 12.3%.” Statistics show how much of an impact the aging population has on health care services and costs. “The aging of the population of Louisiana is one of the most important demographic trends affecting the state. Estimates show that Louisiana has approximately 436,992 caregivers, who provide more than 468 million hours of care valued at more than $4.6 billion.” That goes to show just how important it is that fertility rates increase. We are in desperate need for health care workers to care for the aging population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007).” Not only are we in need for workers, but we are also losing money as the aging
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