11. RCFE Business Case Analysis BACKGROUNDER Oldest Old The fastest-growing portion of many older populations is the oldest old. Typically constituting only 1 to 2 percent of a population. In North America it is exceeding 5.5 percent. To grow significantly during coming decades. Consuming proportionally greater Amounts of health care.
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13. The need to maintain quality of life for the elderly population is a basic priority among family members.
14. Work demands among family members prevent them from giving proper care to the senior family members.