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Peninsula Community Foundation and Agency on Aging present study showing sharp growth in older residents
Summary
The Peninsula Community Foundation released a regional demographics study showing rapid growth among residents aged 60–80 and related service needs; Peninsula Agency on Aging described existing programs and gaps for older adults and caregivers.
Adelia Thompson, chief executive officer of the Peninsula Community Foundation, and Bill Massey of the Peninsula Agency on Aging presented a regional demographic study and service review to the Hampton City Council work session on Oct. 26, saying the Peninsula’s population is aging rapidly and local governments should plan for increased health, transportation and caregiving needs.
Thompson summarized the study’s top-line finding: during the study period the population aged 60–80 increased by about 133% while the 30–60 cohort grew by roughly 20% — trends that the foundation said will increase demand for health…
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