Study: 2.5 Million More LTC Workers Needed by 2030

Young people pondering their career choices would be wise to take a look at long-term care. According to a new study out of the University of California at San Francisco, at least 2.5 million more LTC workers will be needed within 15 years to keep up with the aging population. 

By 2030, roughly 20 percent of Americans will be 65 years or older. Of those, the researchers believe about 19 million will require long-term care. This figure is more than double the 8 million adults who needed care in 2000. To arrive at this figure, the researchers analyzed LTC usage trends according to resident age, gender and race. 

The LTC careers that are expected to grow the most by 2030 include counselors, social workers, community and social service workers and home health and personal care aides. 

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