Oct 27 2021 27 mins
Aging is a process of getting older. As we age, so do our bodies. Noticeable changes such as gray hair or wrinkled skin are the most common signs. However, aging well is what is most important.
The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics published Older Americans 2020: Key Indicators of Wellbeing. The publication acts as a periodic Chartbook that provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand picture of our older population. Readers can locate an accessible compendium of indicators drawn from the most reliable official statistics. The indicators are categorized into six broad groups: Population, Economics, Health Status, Health Risks and Behaviors, Health Care, and Environment.
The data in Older Americans 2020 usually describe theU.S. population age 65 and over. More specific age groups (e.g., ages 65–74, 75–84, and 85 and over) are reported whenever possible. This episode defines aging. We explore what to expect and offer tips to better manage wellbeing. Listeners are provided resources for aging.
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