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1900
Life expectancy was 47 years. -
1950
Life expectancy jumped to 68 years -
1993
in 1993 life expectancy was 75.5 years. -
Present
Now life expectancy is 79 years. This has increased the need for hospice, home health and geriatric social workers greatly. This population is at risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation and needs advocates such as social workers.