New Insights About Growing Older

  • 71% increase in annual deaths attributed to Alzheimer’s from 2000 to 2013.
  • 90% of Americans age 55+ at risk for high blood pressure.
  • 2.5 Million. The number of older adults with a substance abuse problem.
  • 7 Million. The number of older Americans who suffer from depression but do not receive treatment.
  • 11 Million. The number of Americans 65 and older who are living alone, which can cause social isolation.
  • 12.2 Million. The number of Americans age 60+ who have diabetes.

Source: National Council On Aging, U.S. Census Bureau