One-third of all county residents will be age 60 or older by 2030, which exceeds the already concerning statewide ratio projecting one out of four residents, or about 10.8 million people, to be 60 …
SANTA CRUZ — The so-called silver tsunami of aging adults has already arrived at Santa Cruz County’s shores, but local leaders say they’re stepping up efforts to address the escalating crisis.
“The goal of these two complimentary initiatives is to create a community that promotes healthy aging for all,” Alicia Morales, Santa Cruz County Adult and Long Term Care Division director, said during a presentation to the Board of Supervisors earlier this week. “It is an ambitious county-wide effort and cannot be just a government initiative.”
This trend is especially acute in the health care industry, explained Morales, adding that about 20% of doctors in the Central Coast region are 65 and older. “With our fast-growing senior population needing greater levels of care, this presents a public health challenge,” said Morales. The board directed the Human Services Department to seek the age-friendly status in May, after the original request from 2019 was delayed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The county now joins a network of more than 771 communities in 12 states, representing 100 million people including the city of Watsonville. The city of Santa Cruz is currently in the process of applying.
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