Forget Florida, MN Tops for Retiree Health

Much of the nation is frightfully unprepared for the dramatic demographic shift happening as a result of the aging baby boomer population, according to a United Health Foundation study. In this much needed wake up call to the national healthcare system, researchers indicate that between 2015 and 2030 the American population 65 and older will increase by 53%, and will comprise 1/5 of the entire American population. Americans are living longer than ever before, but are facing increased health problems in the form of high rates of diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…