“There is a great storm coming, a Silver Tsunami,” said Scott. “That will continue through 2030 and a few years beyond 2030 ...

The silver tsunami in demographic terms continues to demonstrate that it is less of a theory and more of a reality for an increasingly large number of communities across the country. Related More: ...

The number of California citizens aged 65 or older is expected to rise 22% by 2040 while people between 0 and 17 will drop by 24%, setting up the "silver tsunami" scenario.

With the first set of Baby Boomers beginning to turn 80 years old in 2026, we are facing a "Silver Tsunami": a massive wave of seniors whose care needs far outpace current resources.