Older Adult Core Life Needs in the ABC Region
|
Area of need |
Percent with need |
Number affected in 2011 (N=38,637) |
|
Physical health |
49% |
15,029 |
|
Mental health |
36% |
11,263 |
|
Home maintenance |
34% |
10,677 |
|
Housing |
31% |
9,631 |
|
Health care |
28% |
8,998 |
|
Financial |
27% |
8,660 |
|
Employment and education |
26% |
8,130 |
|
Mobility |
17% |
5,422 |
|
Caregiver burden |
14% |
4,291 |
|
Institutionalization risk
|
13% |
4,282 |
|
Safety |
12% |
3,819 |
|
Social support |
8% |
2,678 |