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From the U.S. Census Bureau: |
From the Family Caregiver Alliance: |
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- There were 36.3 million people 65+ in 2004. Estimates are that in 2050, the over 65 population will be 86.7 million
- 43% of people 65+ in South Carolina have some type of disability
- 47% of the population 85+ have a disability that prevents them from leaving their home
- 52% of Grandparents in South Carolina have grandchildren living with them (more than 25% of these grandparents are the sole caregiver for their grandchildren)
- A person who was 65 in 2003 can expect to live to be 83.4
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- One in four households is involved in caring for a loved one aged 50 and over
- Between one-third and one-half of all caregivers are also employed outside of the home
- Working caregivers often:
- Sacrifice leisure and relaxation
- Suffer stress related illnesses
- Lose career opportunities and have lower future earnings as a result
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From the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: |
From the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging: |
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- Half of the elderly would be below the poverty line without social security benefits
- For two-thirds of the elderly, social security is their major source of income
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- In the next 25 years, the number of South Carolinians 60 and over is expected to double
- 30% of South Carolinians 65+ have functional or cognitive impairments that require long-term care - either in an institutional setting or with assistance at home with light housekeeping, meal preparation, or case management
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| Member of National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc. |
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Registered Guardians with the National Guardianship Foundation |
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