Silver Tsunami – a Three-Part Series
A Significant Demographic Shift in Minnesota is Underway
The 65 plus population is rapidly growing and many cities are implementing initiatives to adjust to the change. This week we’re kicking off a series called, “The Senior Tsunami.”
Part 1: Plymouth Looks at Senior Housing
There is a huge demand for senior housing and because the population of baby boomers in Plymouth will be aging over the next few decade, about 56 percent of the total housing demand will be for age-restricted housing. Read More
Part 2: Maple Grove’s “Age-Friendly” Initiative
Minnesota’s age 65-plus population is expected to eclipse the 5-to-17 age group for the first time in history. And as demographics shift, more cities like Maple Grove are implementing policies to become more age-friendly. Read More
Part 3: Maple Grove’s Monte Miller Defies Age
They say age is just a number, and for many seniors, that’s not just a saying, but something to live by. As a continuing part of our Silver Tsunami series, we introduce you to a 82 year-old Maple Grove man who is active, accomplished and leaving his mark in the history books. Read More
