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The approximate number of Americans age 5 and older who speak Spanish or an Asian/ Pacific Island language at home is shown in the table. Based on the table, what is the approximate number of Americans age 65 and older who speak Spanish at home? Age 5 - 17 18 - 64 65 and older Total Language Spoken at Home (in millions of Americans) Asian Pacific Spanish Island Language 1.3 29.1 7.9 1.8 41.7 11.0 Total 9.9 37.0 52.7

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According to the table in the image, the approximate number of Americans age 65 and older who speak Spanish at home is 7.9 million.

This number can be calculated by subtracting the number of Americans age 18-64 who speak Spanish at home (29.1 million) from the total number of Americans age 65 and older who speak Spanish or an Asian/Pacific Island language at home (37.0 million).

The fact that there are a significant number of elderly Americans who speak Spanish at home is important to consider for a number of reasons. First, it indicates that the Spanish-speaking population in the United States is aging, which will have implications for healthcare, social services, and other sectors.

Second, it highlights the importance of providing language assistance to this population, especially in healthcare settings. Finally, it suggests that there is a growing need for bilingual and bicultural professionals to work with the elderly Spanish-speaking population.

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