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Oct 21, 2025

4 min

What age is considered elderly in NC? Unpacking the Legal and Cultural Definitions

According to the NC Office of State Budget and Management, North Carolina's 65 and older population is projected to nearly double by 2041. This demographic shift underscores why it is so important to understand the complexities of the question, what age is considered elderly in NC?

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