Ageing and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
网页2022年10月1日 · The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030) seeks to reduce health inequities and improve the lives of older people, their families and communities through collective action in four areas: changing how we think, feel and act towards age and ageism; developing communities in ways that foster the abilities of older people; delivering person ...
Older Adults' Health and Age-Related Changes
网页Women continue to outnumber men at older ages. Among people over 100 years old, 85 percent are women — but the gap between men and women is narrowing. The proportion of older adults living alone increases with advancing age. Among women aged 75 and over, almost half live alone.
Get the Facts on Older Americans - The National Council on Aging
网页2024年6月1日 · Older adult demographics at a glance. There were 57.8 million adults age 65+ living in the U.S. in 2022. This included 31.9 million women and 25.9 million men. One-quarter (25%) of adults age 65+ were from racially and ethnic minority communities in 2022.
Get the Facts on Healthy Aging - The National Council on Aging
网页2024年8月16日 · For most of us, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as we age. Yet millions of older adults are living with such challenges as chronic diseases, falls, physical inactivity, oral health concerns, and behavioral health issues—all of which can severely impact quality of life.
Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home - National Institute on Aging
网页Staying in your own home as you get older is called “aging in place.” But many older adults and their families have concerns about safety, getting around, or other daily activities. Living at home as you age requires careful consideration and planning.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA)
网页For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
Social Determinants of Health and Older Adults
网页2023年1月31日 · Most older adults in the United States have at least 1 chronic health condition, 5 making access to affordable, quality health care a priority. However, factors like a lack of health care options in rural areas, high out-of-pocket costs, and transitions from private insurance to Medicare often complicate older adults’ care.
Ageing - World Health Organization (WHO)
网页2024年9月9日 · Healthy ageing is defined as developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age. Functional ability is determined by the intrinsic capacity of an individual (i.e., an individual’s physical and mental capacities), the environment in which he or she lives (understood in the broadest sense and including ...
Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life
网页Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life. If you have older family members or loved ones, you may worry about their health as they age. Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and dementia.
Mental health of older adults - World Health Organization …
网页2023年10月20日 · Key facts. By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. Loneliness and social isolation are key risk factors for mental health conditions in later life. One in six older adults experience abuse, often by their own carers. Approximately 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder.