State Releases First ‘Master Plan for Aging’

Pennsylvania's graying population ~~fill in spaace~~

State Roundup: Maryland's aging population grows; Lobbyists' campaign donations skyrocket; Impact of Moore's weed pardons limited

MARYLAND’s AGING POPULATION GROWS A BIT FASTER THAN NATION’s: America is aging, but Maryland is aging faster. Those are the findings of new Census numbers that show the number of Marylanders age 65 and older grew by 3.35% from 2023 to 2024, while the number of those under age 18 fell by 0.06%. Nationally, the increase of older adults was 3.1% while those under 18 shrank by 0.10%. Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters. LOBBYISTS’ POLITICAL DONATIONS SKYROC…

State releases first ‘Master Plan for Aging’

The report highlights the needs of the state’s aging population.

State Roundup: Maryland’s Aging Population Grows; Lobbyists’ Campaign Donations Skyrocket; Impact Of Moore’s Weed Pardons Limited

MARYLAND’s AGING POPULATION GROWS A BIT FASTER THAN NATION’s: America is aging, but Maryland is aging faster. Those are the findings of new Census numbers that show the number of Marylanders age 65 and older grew by 3.35% from 2023 to 2024, while the number of those under age 18 fell by 0.06%. Nationally, the increase of older adults was 3.1% while those under 18 shrank by 0.10%. Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters. LOBBYISTS’ POLITICAL DONATIONS SKYROC…

Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan | The King City Rustler | Your Local News Source in King City, California

MONTEREY COUNTY — A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17. The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and equitable services across housing, health care, transportation, social connection and civic participation. The LADAP was developed through a 21-month process led …

Silver Economy Boom: States Capitalizing on Aging Population Growth

The aging population is not just a demographic trend; it’s a seismic shift reshaping the U.S. economy. By 2030, seniors (aged 65+) will account for nearly 21% of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This shift is creating a $1.7 trillion “silver economy” opportunity, with healthcare, housing, and consumer services at its core. However, not all states are equally positioned to… Source