Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chapter 1 An Introduction to Human Services 23 The expected human lifespan continues to lengthen, now well into the eighties. With extended life expectancy comes a greater need for human services workers to provide care in nursing homes, adult day care centers, assisted care, and resource allocation (Figure 1.11). A growing need for more care for those living with mental illness or substance abuse exists in group homes and residential care facilities as well. If you love caring for and helping people, a human services career might be right for you. Reading Recall 1. Describe the job outlook for human services careers. 2. What does ebb and flow mean? 3. List four areas that may experience an increased demand for human services workers as the expected human lifespan continues to lengthen. ©iStock.com/agentry Figure 1.11 Human services workers are needed in facilities, such as nursing homes, to help care for the aging population. In what ways do you think this type of career would be rewarding?