Question

Give your general opinion about the maximum geographic distribution of older population (baby boomers) in USA by the state and region and the factors influencing them.

Answer 1

Baby boomers are the fastest growing age group in the U.S.A. Currently, 14.5% of the nation’s population is age 65+. America's elderly population is now growing at a moderate pace. The U.S. population 65 and older is now the largest in terms of size. But one of the main facts is that Adults age 65+ are now twice as likely to be living in poverty as they were a decade ago. Women have a higher poverty rate than men. One in five Virginians will be 65 years or older with the over 85 age group being the fastest growing segment of the population. Of those age 85+, women will be disproportionately represented. For 3 out of 10 retired seniors, Social Security provides more than 90% of their total income, with an average benefit of $1,257 per month. Social Security payments alone are inadequate to lift and maintain seniors out of poverty.

Older Adult Transportation Concerns :

• advance schedule requirement
• hours of service
• limited service area
• being stranded/having to wait
• no help with transportation

At least 30% of older adults live in substandard, deteriorating, or dilapidated housing.

Barriers to older adult accessing healthcare:

• Fixed income
• Lack of family
• Financial difficulties
• Language problems
• Physical inability to reach health care facilities