According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census. the projected growth in the older population will raise the median age of the U.S. population from 31 today to 36 by the year 2000 and to age 42 by the year 2050. Also. if current fertility and immigration levels remain stable. the only age groups to experience significant growth in the next century will be those past age 55. In my State of Arizona alone. there were 670.100 citizens aged 55 and older in 1985. While older Americans represent the wealthiest segment of our population. they are confronted with specific problems which society must address.
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