As the population of the United States grows older, a new study warns that the country lacks the infrastructure and policy direction to meet the needs of its aging citizens.

The research by Northeastern University analyzes access to essential services for older adults across the U.S.

Researchers found that while some communities offer decent access, others face stark deficiencies—in some states like Arizona , up to 70% of high-aging communities lack sufficient services tailored to seniors .

"We predict that without a significant policy shift, many of the demands for the aging population in the society will not be met," Ryan Wang, associate professor and vice chair for research of civil and environmental engineering at Northeastern, said in a press release .

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