The cost of longterm care and burden of providing it have led to a crisis for seniors. Join NPT for this Aging Matters documentary as we look for answers to address the recent caregiving crisis.

By 2030, 1 in 5 U.S. residents will reach retirement age, and a majority will need some form of longterm care during their lifetimes. But the high cost of care and a shortage of caregivers are leaving older adults and their families with few places to turn. How we address the caregiving crisis today will determine our quality of life in the years ahead.

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Since they were born, members of the Baby Boomer generation have played a big role in shaping American culture. In 2011, the first of the boomers turned 65. As they age, the vast number of people entering their senior years will undoubtedly have an impact on how our communities understand and respond to the needs of older citizens. By the year 2020, Tennessee's population of people between the ages 6574 is expected to grow by almost 48%.

Aging Matters is a communitybased conversation about what older citizens in Middle Tennessee need to optimize their quality of life and how the community needs to prepare for our aging population. The series focuses on issues such as caregiving, finances, endoflife, dementia and Alzheimer’s through documentaries, town halls, panel discussions, short form updates, community conversations, and screenings.

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