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It Starts With Us
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Prepare to Care
Based on demographic trends, Kentucky needs to plan for a great increase in caregiving. According to the 2018 Census Data population estimates, 16.4% of Kentucky’s population is 65+ years old and by 2040 it is predicted that 21.9% of the Commonwealth’s population will be 65 years old or older (Zimmerman, 2019). Today, over half of Kentucky’s older adults report living with a disability. In addition, there is a growing need for dementia caregiving in Kentucky and throughout the
Author: Jane Proctor
Major Program: Prepare to Care
Based on demographic trends, Kentucky residents need to plan for a great increase in care giving. In 2005, 12.5% of Kentucky’s population was reported to be 65+ (2010, Trimble County 17.5%, 65+) and by 2030 it is predicted that 19.8% of the Commonwealth’s population will be 65+ (2007 U.S. Census Bureau). Today, over half of Kentucky’s older adults report living with a disability. In addition, there is a growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. Currentl
