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There were 36.3 million Americans over age 65 in 2000, and
it is projected that there will be 86.7 million by 2050.
2000 CENSUS,
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU |
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There were 33.9 million family caregivers of elders in 2004,
and it is projected that there will be 81 million by 2050.
CAREGIVING IN THE
U.S., NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING AND AARP, 2004. |
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Safety
at Home: Home Modifications
by Paul Holm, Rebuilding
Together Summit County
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| Just as childproofing a house is necessary,
fall-proofing your parent’s home can help keep older
family members safe and independent. Hear the latest options
to protect your parents. |
Paul Holm
Paul Holm holds degrees in music education/secondary education from Anderson
University. After serving in two churches as minister of worship, he joined
the staff of Junior Achievement in Fort Wayne, Ind. Since the fall of 2004,
he has been working as executive director for Rebuilding Together Summit County,
which has served more than 800 low-income elderly and disabled homeowners with
home repairs and modifications.
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