Experts point to key dynamics challenging policymakers, health care planners, and families
Early onset chronic disease, a growing caregiving gap, and climate change are among the major trends affecting the health and well-being of older Americans and their families, according to leading scholars from across the country.
Before a standing-room-only crowd at the 2025 meeting of the Population Association of America in Washington, D.C., experts identified seven key themes that are challenging policymakers, planners, and families as the U.S. population rapidly ages.
Paola Scommegna and Mark Mather (August 2025). 7 Trends Reshaping the Health and Lifespans of America’s Rapidly Aging Population. Population Reference Bureau.