Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Changes that often accompany later life can raise questions and concerns that people may explore in counseling or therapy. Space_Cat/iStock via Getty Images People are living longer, reshaping what it means to grow old. By the late 2060s, an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide will be age 60 or…
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Aging population growth
By the late 2060s, an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide will be age 60 or older, which exceeds the number of people under 18.
The population aged 80 and older is projected to more than triple between 2023 and 2060, reaching about 545 million.
These figures illustrate a global demographic shift toward longer lifespans, reshaping societal structures and individual experiences of aging.
As people live longer, they also face more years of navigating changes related to health, independence, work, and relationships.
This trend highlights the growing need for support systems that address the unique challenges and opportunities of later life.
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