The geriatric/elderly population accounts for approximately 12% of the world's population and is rapidly increasing to become approximately of the world's population by 2050. The challenges facing the elderly are unique to other demographics of the population. An issue common to older adult or elderly population is affordability of aging in place.

Using a reputable source about this issue and study within the past 10 years:

• Identify the issue.
• How is this issue unique to the older adult or elderly population?
• What is the individual, environmental, and societal connection between the issue and the elderly/geriatric population?
• What things can society do to help improve the quality of life for older adults or elderly with this issue?