Adapting Your Restaurant for an Aging Population

3 Min Read By Amy Hodgetts

You may already be familiar with the fact that the world’s population is rapidly increasing, but not only that, it’s also aging. Thanks to advanced medical technology and healthier lifestyles, we are living longer than ever before.

In 2014, the US population was recorded at 46 million – a figure which is expected to increase to more that double by 2060. According to a forecast by PRB (Population Bulletin), there will be an additional 18 million people entering the over 65 age bracket over the next decade (between 2020-2030). As a result of this, the average American business customer is expected to fall within an older age bracket than ever before.  

Therefore, companies will need to adapt to cater primarily for senior citizens, especially if they are offering a direct service, such as in the food industry. In this article, we’ve teamed up with leading stairlift provider, Acorn Stairlifts we will explore how the restaurant sector can adapt to provide the best level of…