West of Mpls MN about 50 miles on Hwy 12 | I had a thought...so I asked AI. ;-)
Maybe this has something to do with the increase in Alzheimer's cases?
AI Overview
The fastest-growing age group in the U.S. population is the 85 and older segment, followed closely by the 65 and older group. This is due to increased life expectancy and the aging of the large baby boomer generation.
Within the workforce, the 75+ and 65-74 age groups are also growing the fastest.
Overall population: The 85 and older group is the fastest-growing segment of the entire U.S. population, according to Quizlet and the Population Reference Bureau. The 65 and older population as a whole is also growing at an unprecedented rate, with the Census.gov noting the fastest growth since the 1880s during the last decade.
Specific age segments: The population of those aged 85 and older is projected to grow significantly, becoming five times larger between 2000 and 2050. The baby boomer generation is the main driver of growth for the 65 and older group, and will continue to age into the 85+ bracket in the coming decades.
Workforce: Looking specifically at the workforce, the fastest-growing groups are those aged over 75 and those aged 65–74. |
Alzheimer's - genetic or lifestyle?
