CHARACTERISTICS OF OLDER
AMERICANS TODAY
ü Women outnumber men (they
live 5-10 years longer than men http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1827162,00.html)
ü Men tend to be married;
women widowed for more information check this link http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/hea/15/2/94/
ü Most elderly live in a
family setting despite the stereotype of being in a nursing home
ü Advancing age increases
risk of disability
ü Advancing age increases
risk of institutionalization
ü Economic resources are less
for adults who are single,
women, or of advance old age
ü Today’s elderly have an increase
in educational level
CHARACTERISTICS