For the first time in California history, older adults will outnumber those under 18 in five years, a harbinger of what most likely will be mushrooming demand for elder care services, both at home and in nursing facilities.
But for many Baby Boomers and aging San Diegans, the choices may be limited, increasingly forcing family members into caretaker roles, say experts.
The statistics paint a stark picture. By 2030 the number of people needing skilled nursing care will increase by 32,000 people, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. Currently the number of people receiving such care stands at approximately 100,000…