The need for senior living for our aging in place seniors is only going to increase! It is starting to get very crowded in the age 100+ age group, the Centenarians. The worldwide population in this age group is more than 340,000 people. In the U.S., by 2050, this age group is expected to increase from 75,000 to more than 600,000.

According to a recent study reported by CNN, by the year 2050, a 93-year old woman and an 86-year man will represent the average life expectancy. These statistics were compiled by analyzing 2007 data. Today, the average life expectancy, as reported by the Center of Disease Control is 78 years old.

The United States ranks #50 out of 224 countries in life expectancy, despite spending more money than any other country on health care. Obesity plays a factor in decreasing longevity and the increase of obesity in the United States has accounted for a lower life span. Japan is the leader at present with an average life span of 83 years, followed by Australia, Iceland, Italy, San Marino, and Switzerland at 82 years. Conversely, Sierra Leone at 41 years and Afghanistan at 42 years, and then followed by other African nations present the lowest life span.