Demographics May Be Your Destiny in Planning New Services

February 7, 2011

Every strategic plan needs to take into account the changes in demographics (defined as the characteristics of the human population) that shape the environment. We read every day about demographics—the burgeoning global population, the declining ‘middle class’ in many countries, and the increasing ethnic diversity in Western nations. But, no demographic factor is shaping the health and social service policies like the increase in the numbers (and proportion) of the 65+ population.

By the year 2030, 20% of the United States population is expected be . . .