National Highlights

Executive BriefIntroductionNational HighlightsFindingsHealth OutcomesSocial and Economic FactorsClinical CareBehaviorsState RankingsAppendixMeasures TableData Source DescriptionsMethodologyState Summaries

US Summary

2023 Senior Report – Executive Brief 2023 Senior Report 2023 Senior Report – State Summaries 2023 Senior Report – County-Level Maps for Risk of Social Isolation 2023 Senior Report – Measures Table 2023 Senior Report – Infographics 2023 Senior Report – Report Data (All States)

Health Outcomes

Mortality

Early death increased 4% from 2,072 to 2,151 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65-74 between 2020 and 2021.

Behavioral Health

Drug deaths increased 43% from 6.9 to 9.9 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65+ between 2016-2018 and 2019-2021.
Cognitive difficulty decreased 6% from 8.3% to 7.8% of adults ages 65+ between 2019 and 2021.

Physical Health

Multiple chronic conditions increased 13% from 46% to 52% of adults ages 65-74 between 2020 and 2021.
Frequent physical distress increased 9% from 14.5% to 15.8% of adults ages 65+ between 2020 and 2021.

Social and Economic Factors

Economic Resources

Poverty increased 10% from 9.4% to 10.3% of adults ages 65+ between 2019 and 2021.
Food insecurity decreased 6% from 12.6% to 11.9% of adults ages 60+ between 2019 and 2020.

Social Support Engagement

Community support expenditures increased 5% from $59 to $62 dollars per adult ages 60+ between 2020 and 2021.
Home-delivered meals increased 79% from 8.9 to 15.9 adults ages 60+ served per 100 adults ages 60+ with independent living difficulty between 2019 and 2021.
Senior centers decreased 5% from 6.4 to 6.1 senior centers receiving OAA funds per 100,000 adults ages 60+ between 2020 and 2021.
High-speed internet increased 7% from 78.0% to 83.1% of households with adults ages 65+ between 2019 and 2021.
Volunteerism decreased 22% from 28.5% to 22.1% of adults ages 65+ between 2019 and 2021.

Clinical Care

Access to Care

Geriatric providers increased 8% from 33.8 to 36.4 providers per 100,000 adults ages 65+ between 2021 and 2022.
Home health care workers increased 5% from 57.7 to 60.3 workers per 1,000 adults ages 65+ between 2020 and 2021.

Quality of Care

Hospice care decreased 8% from 50.7% to 46.7% of Medicare decedents between 2018 and 2020.

Health Behaviors

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Physical inactivity increased 6% from 29.4% to 31.2% of adults ages 65+ in fair or better health between 2018 and 2021.

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