caregiver job demand and an aging population
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CaregiverJob Demand
C R E A T E D B Y :Information Source:
http://www.bls.govhttp://www.aoa.acl.govhttp://www.cdc.gov/nchs/https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/
data.worldbank.orghttp://www.oecd.org/
US POPULATION OVER 65(IN MILLIONS)
And an Aging Population
The increase in elderly population is influenced by Baby
Boomers getting older and people living longer.
1930
Live Births per 1,000 Population
20001946 1964
2050
2030
2040
2020
2010
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
1950
88.5
72.1
40.2
31.220.0
12.2
Life Expectancy at Birth
20141930
Industry has recognized care delivered in the home setting is the most cost
effective care available. Due to the focus on managing the patients overall cost
of care, there has been an increase in the volume and complexity of care
provided in the home setting.
Avg Length ofHospital Stay (Days)
1960 vs 2014
The increase in Caregiver job demand is driven by two factors:
1. The aging population of the United States
2. Industry focus on managing overall cost of care
Cost of AverageHospital stay
$12,400
By 2030 all Baby Boomers will be over the age of 65.
Additional CaregiverJobs by 2024
1,074,300
Bureau of Labor Statistics reported employment levels in 2014 and projected
growth by 2024. Three of the top ten occupations were Personal Care Aides,
Home Health Aides and Nursing Aides. All three occupations focus on providing
care for elderly patients and are appropriately referred to as 'Caregivers'.
PersonalCare Aide
HomeHealth Aide
NursingAssitant
913K 1,545K 1,768K
348K
268K
458K
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THE POP. OVER 65WILL NEARLY
DOUBLE BY 2050
7.6
5.4