核心概念
Author M. T. Connolly highlights the challenges of our aging population outpacing societal support, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in elder care management.
摘要
The content discusses the significant increase in average lifespans over the past century and how it has led to a crisis where our aging population surpasses our ability to provide adequate social, financial, medical, and caretaking support. The author presents stark statistics about the growing elderly demographic, highlighting the need for better caregiving resources and systems. The narrative emphasizes the importance of addressing ageism, improving caregiver support, and fostering open conversations about elder care to navigate this impending crisis effectively.
統計資料
"By 2030, one in five Americans is going to be 65 and older."
"Three out of four people 85 and older have some kind of functional disability."
"41.8 million Americans provide an average of twenty-four hours of 'informal' or unpaid care every week for a person fifty and older."
引述
"Suddenly, somebody ends up in an ER, and there's a call like, 'Okay, come get Mom.'"
"If we can't face it, we can't do anything about it."
"We need to start having the hard conversations."