BABY BOOMER & SENIOR
FACTS AND STATISTICS
BABY BOOMER & SENIOR
FACTS AND STATISTICS
In May 2009 the U.S. Census Bureau
Created A Profile of American Boomers & Seniors
• More than 40 million Americans are 65 or older in the United States.
• In 2007 American Seniors accounted for 13% of the total population.
• The number of Seniors in the United States in 2010 is estimated to be more than 40.6 million.
The Top 10 Concerns Of Boomers & Seniors
About Aging And Their Health
1. Losing Our Health
2. Inability To Care For Ourselves
3. Losing Our Mental Abilities
4. Running Out Of Money
7. Becoming A Family Burden
8. Ending Up In A Nursing Home
6. Not Being Able To Drive
5. Inability To Get Good Healthcare
9. Inability To Work or Volunteer
10. Being Left Alone & Lonely
AMERICA’S SENIOR POPULATION IS GROWING
The continuing expansion of our Senior population is prompting a stronger focus on the issues and concerns of senior adults and how to address them in more proactive manner and with more positive outcomes.
Below is a list of the ten main concerns that older adults and Senior Citizens have about getting older. Throughout AsYouAge you will find more discussion about these and other important Senior concerns.
Senior Housing Page Links On AsYouAge
Is Your Home Age-In_Place Ready?
Quick-Start Home Safety Questions
When It’s Time To Move From Home
Seniors Living With Adult Children
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
Skilled Nursing Facilities & Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
Most Seniors Do Not Live Alone
For the most part Seniors are not left alone and don’t live alone. Most adults older than 65 live with a husband, wife or other family members.
• About 8 of every 10 older men live in family settings.
• About 6 of every 10 older women live in family settings.
• Less than 5 percent of people over age 65 live in nursing homes.
Senior Living and Housing
Where you want to live as you age is one of the most pressing concerns for Seniors and those who care for them. Your health, your care needs, your finances, your family - all of these factors influence how and where you live as you grow older.
Better yet, let AsYouAge email you free referrals for local Senior housing options, in-home care and other services. When you fill out our free survey and tell us what information you want us to provide, we’ll send you a list of providers in your area that meet your criteria. The survey is easy, and it only takes about 2 minutes to complete.
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Two top concerns of Baby Boomers and Seniors as they age are being able to live independently at home and having family close by.