|
Population aging is a significant demographic phenomenon in the U.S. and in Virginia, and is the result of fewer births, longer lives, and the outsized impact of the large baby boom generation. Of the more than 8.6 million residents in Virginia, nearly 1.9 million are ages 60 or older. By 2030, the population over age 60 is expected to grow to 2.2 million—close to one in every four Virginians (almost 25 percent of the population).
Currently, "There are 473 senior living communities in Virginia" and growing. "U.S. News has rated 50 as best senior living communities based on resident and family member satisfaction with safety, value, caregiving, food & dining, and more."
|