Americans and Aging

Understanding the trends shaping America's aging population

The number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to increase by 47%, from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050.

America's 'Silver Tsunami' Crisis Is Only Just Beginning

Americans are getting older. By 2032, about a quarter of the US population will be over 65, up from 10% in 1970. And while it's true that people ...

Aging in America: Addressing the Complexities of Longer Lives and ...

We explore what it means for all of us here in the United States when people live longer and longer, and the financial costs of getting older.

U.S. - seniors as a percentage of the population 1950-2050 - Statista

It's not only the American population that is aging -- the global population is, too. By 2025, the median age of the global workforce is ...

Senior & Older Adults Research Archive - Feeding America

This page serves as an archive of past releases of research about seniors and older adults. Access the latest research release here.

Aging, Health and Equity - American Public Health Association

Many people over the age of 60 are healthier today and living in place within their home-based communities with noninstitutionalized care.

With America's aging population, health care follows the data

With America's aging population, health care follows the data ... Three medical buildings, increasing in height, form a bar chart. A person is. A ...

Americans and Aging: Why Are We So Bad at Getting Old?

A positive outlook on aging can add years to your life, regardless of gender, race, class, and socioeconomic and cultural differences.

More Americans are aging alone, fueling 'gray revolution' | Live Well

28 percent of people 65 and older live by themselves, including slightly fewer than 6 million men and slightly more than 10 million women.

America's graying. We need to change the way we think about age.

Experts say instead of disability, focus needs to shift to ability, health, with greater participation, economically and socially.

Older Adults - Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov

Older adults are at higher risk for chronic health problems like diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, 1 in 4 older adults fall each ...

Justice in Aging: Home

But in America today that vision is out of reach for nearly half of older adults. Our approach to advocacy directly improves the lives of millions of older ...

The United States Is an Aging Nation - AARP

According to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2020, the United States population was older and had fewer children under age 5 than in 2010 or 2000.

American Aging Association

The American Aging Association is committed to fostering a diverse workforce in aging research, and to ensuring that people from all backgrounds can fully and ...

LONG-TERM CARE IN AMERICA: AMERICANS WANT TO AGE AT ...

Older adults and women are more concerned about family or friends in nursing homes. Percent of adults. APNORC.org. Question: If [another] aging family member or ...

Older Adults in US Sicker Than Those in Other Countries

Synopsis. An international survey of older adults finds that seniors in the United States are sicker than their counterparts in 10 other high- ...

Topic: Elderly - | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

... elderly and aging adults (age 65 years or older) who are living longer than past generations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, older Americans will make ...

American Geriatrics Society: Home

Geriatrics Health Professionals. Leading change. Improving care for older adults.

How does America care for the elderly? - USAFacts

The number of Americans ages 65 or older is projected to increase from 58 million (17% of the population) in 2022 to 73 million (21% of the population) by 2030.

Aging population to hit U.S. economy like a 'ton of bricks' - Reuters

Currently, 16.5% of the U.S. population of 328 million people, or 54 million, are over the age of 65, the latest census shows. By 2030, that ...