Have students refer to their Population Pyramid for 2025 and their world map: “Percent Aged 65 or Over: 2025.” Since the United States is a country with a rapidly growing aging population of elders, ask students to brainstorm and discuss services that may be increasingly needed in the future. Have students concentrate on health and related care services.
Possible services might include:
Next, students should discuss and brainstorm products which might be needed by this increasing population. Possible products might include, but should not be limited to:
Because this brainstorming activity will be needed in Activity 6A: Create a Product for the Future, it is suggested that students record their ideas on paper or that a running list be kept on the chalkboard for the class.
Sensitivity, aging, brainstorming, entrepreneur