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  • Seniors currently represent 12.7% of Chatham’s population.  This is a slightly lower proportion than state and national averages (14.1% and 13.3%, respectively). 
  • This profile will shift dramatically in the next century, with predictions that a 42% increase will be seen among persons 65-84, and a 146% increase in persons 85+.
  • Much of the growth in the aging population is due to inmigration of retirees seeking a temperate climate with a slower-paced lifestyle.
  • A great deal of community support is evident for programs for the aging population, as evidenced by the grassroots efforts that raised funds for the new Council on Aging building.   
  • Current concerns for the aging population include: high cost of medications, substandard housing conditions for many, and diminished quality of life due to chronic ailments.
  • Projected needs for seniors in the county include:  assisted living, quality nursing homes, and in-home service aides.  

 

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