Virginia

Highlights

• In the past two years, excessive drinking increased 31% from 5.1% to 6.7% of adults ages 65+
• In the past four years, community support decreased 8% from $369 to $341 per adult ages 60+ in poverty
• In the past year, SNAP reach increased 8% from 65.8 to 71.3 participants per 100 adults ages 60+ in poverty
• In the past four years, hospice care use increased 11% from 46.6% to 51.5% of Medicare decedents ages 65+
• In the past six years, high health status increased 12% from 38.6% to 43.3% of adults ages 65+
• In the past six years, depression increased 52% from 10.0% to 15.2% of adults ages 65+