Studies show that there has been a significant decline in the reports of disability among older adults for the past 20 years. Approximately 40 percent (14.4 million) older adults report some type of disability. For more information, including links to see specific information for your state, visit the Family Caregiving Demographics Web site at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Family_Caregiving_is_Everyone%27s_Business.
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I believe my aging aunt will need more help as she gets older. Because the expected life expectancy is increasing with medical technology, are there more people with disabilities now than before?
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