It’s called a silver tsunami: the rapidly growing population of America’s seniors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of Georgia’s population will be 60 or older by 2030 – an increase of almost 34% since 2012. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we examine aging in Georgia. We’ll hear from government and agency leaders about the housing and healthcare needs of senior citizens, what Georgia is offering them and what resources are still needed. We also discuss the unique needs of LGBTQ+ seniors, 70% of whom reportedly hide their sexual orientation when seeking doctors and senior living facilities.

 

GUESTS INCLUDE:

Becky Kurtz, Atlanta Regional Commission's managing director of aging and independence services

Heather Terry, community relations director at Senior Services of North Fulton

South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs

Jim Prussak, CEO of Applause Home Care

It&rsquo;s called a silver tsunami: the rapidly growing population of America&rsquo;s seniors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of Georgia&rsquo;s population will be 60 or older by 2030 &ndash; an increase of almost 34% since 2012. On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we examine aging in Georgia. We&rsquo;ll hear from government and agency leaders about the housing and healthcare needs of senior citizens, what Georgia is offering them and what resources are still needed. We also discuss the unique needs of LGBTQ+ seniors, 70% of whom reportedly hide their sexual orientation when seeking doctors and senior living facilities.
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GUESTS INCLUDE:
Becky Kurtz, Atlanta Regional Commission's managing director of <a href="https://atlantaregional.org/what-we-do/aging-services-and-resources/aging_and_health/">aging and independence services</a>
Heather Terry, community relations director at&nbsp;<a href="https://ssnorthfulton.org/">Senior Services of North Fulton</a>
South Fulton Mayor <a href="https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/3257/Carmalitha-Gumbs">Carmalitha Gumbs</a>
<a href="https://public.app.basecamp.com/p/sE7FN1n8XtAUNefv2NAXFWFx">Jim Prussak</a>, CEO of Applause Home Care

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.