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