The graying of America.
The proportion of the U.S. population over 65 is growing and getting older, and the trend is expected to heighten in the early years of the 21st century.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000639:trends*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011158:Population Growth; D011287:Prejudice; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D014798:Vital Statistics