Adults 50 and older generated $12.5 trillion in economic activity in 2024 - enough to rank as the world’s third-largest economy. For professionals who serve this population, the AARP Longevity Economy Report 2026 isn’t just interesting data. It’s a market brief.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects occupational therapy employment will grow 14 percent between 2024 and 2034. That is more than four times the average growth rate across all occupations. The field isn't just growing. It is growing faster than it can fill its own seats. National vacancy rates hover near 9 percent. More than two-thirds of employers report difficulty hiring OTs. Rural areas are harder hit. Wait times are stretching. And the demographic pressure behind all of this - 73...

A KPMG economist told Fortune this spring that the home healthcare system is "unsustainable" before the boomers fully arrive. The gap between demand and available care hours is real and growing. For professionals in remodeling, design, and occupational therapy, the implication is concrete: a well-modified home reduces the need for hands-on care. That makes home modification a frontline strategy - not a luxury, and not just a preference.