North Carolina has 1.1 million people who are 65 or older, according to U.S. Census projections. They represent 12 percent of the state’s population. That share will grow to 17 percent by 2030, as the number of seniors climbs to 2.8 million.
Legislators connected with the N.C. Study Commission on Aging conducted a morning news conference to discuss various measures designed to address seniors’ needs. Click play below to watch the 45:58 news conference.
