Care of the Older Client Geriatrics Overview Study Guide Nursing Fundamentals and Patient Care 2025/ 2026

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US demographics - Nearly 1 in 7 residents were age 65+ (2018)
- Over 52 million ppl, were age 65+ in 2018; expected to reach 95 million in
2060
- By 2060, life expectancy is predicted to increase:
- Men: 83.9 years
- Women: 87.3 years- estrogen is a very protective hormone


Fastest growing age group - Fastest growing age group is 85+
- Projected to inc from 6.5 million (2017) to 14.4 million (2040)
- Improved health care resources
- Greater emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, early
detection
- Better care management
- Becoming more diverse




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