The aging of the baby boom generation coupled with increasing longevity in life expectancies are evolving the demographics of U.S. society. Older adults represent a much larger percentage of the population than ever before, and it is predicted that by 2030, one in five Americans will be eligible for Medicare (Elder Workforce Alliance [EWA], 2012). As Americans live longer, they are also at greater risk for chronic diseases. This change requires attention and analysis of our current healthcare system to better meet the needs of this growing population. Our current healthcare workforce is vastly underequipped to care for the rapidly aging senior population. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates that the demand for geriatricians will increase to 36,000 by 2030 (Herdman et al., 2008). Today there are approximately 7,000 physicians trained in geriatric care and this number is steadily declining (Herdman et al., 2008). This critical shortage requires immediate action to ensure older adults receive the proper care they need. It is not enough to delegate care for the elderly to family doctors. Although most family medicine programs cater to patients with chronic conditions, the curriculum is not age specific. Individuals over the age of 75 report an average of three chronic health conditions and use more than 4.5 prescription drugs at any given time (Kovner, Meezey, & Harrington, 2002). These confusing comorbidities require a wide range of skills. Qualified geriatricians are experts in treating these conditions while keeping in mind the social, psychological and biological changes associated with aging. To prepare for the looming aging crisis, the United States must... middle of paper... ...lization, (Voelker, 2008). PACE addresses the Elders Workforce Alliance's three key recommendations: combined Medicare/Medicaid funding allows for a 10% increase in payments to working staff, and additional training and career advancement opportunities have resulted in an exceptionally low turnover rate of 12%, in direct healthcare workers (Hamrick, Kennedy-Malone & Barba, 2008). Our current healthcare system is already overwhelmed by the influx of elderly patients. If we do not act now to remedy this deficiency, we will jeopardize the future health of our aging society. The Elder Workforce Alliance calls for action on federal requirements for geriatric training in all health professions, positive working conditions for health care workers dedicated to elder care, and redesigning health care delivery models to achieve better quality of care for geriatric patients.