About the Resource:
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), with funding from The SCAN Foundation, published this brief, which provides California population projections through 2040, highlighting demographic trends and long-term care policy and program considerations.
Why It Matters:
This resource helps policymakers, service providers, and community organizations plan for the impacts of an aging California population and make informed decisions about workforce development, housing, health care, and social services. By leveraging deep insights, this policy brief contributes to age-friendly policy planning and equitable access to care.
Key Features:
- Population projections: growth from 14% (2020) to 22% (2040) of Californians aged 65+, with increasing diversity among Latino and Asian older adults
- Housing and workforce trends: homeownership rates, labor force participation, financial security, and economic pressures on low- and middle-income older adults
- Long-term care and policy considerations: rising demand, affordability, Medi-Cal coverage, and workforce shortages, especially with geriatric expertise
How to Use the Resource:
Readers can use the brief to inform policy development, program design, and community planning, applying data and recommendations to address the needs of a diverse older adult population.
Access the Resource:
Read the full policy brief from PPIC.