Some social service planners – many of whom are boomers themselves – fear that the sheer size of the boomer population could overwhelm the sometimes tenuous social service network that helps seniors cope with the physical and other challenges that go along with aging – especially in rural areas. Most agree that such a profound demographic shift is sure to affect every aspect of communities – political, social and economic – as boomers begin to require more health care, social services and living assistance.
Federal and state officials have encouraged local communities to examine their needs and resources to come up with plans that combine public and private resources to provide health care, social services, transportation, housing, job opportunities and other services to help all seniors stay healthy, independent and engaged in their communities.
Read more how Adam's County is planning and using volunteers to create support systems in the Journal Gazette
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