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Topic- Ageism
New index shows states' capacity to support successful aging
US states vary widely in how well they are adapting to their aging populations, according to a new Milbank Quarterly article that ranks states based on an index measuring societal aging. The index tracks state support for successful aging at the population level across five domains: (1) Productivity and Engagement, (2) Security, (3) Equity, (4) Cohesion, and (5) Well-being. It's a concept that active-aging organizations might want to consider with regard to assessing their own states and even neighborhoods.
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Stats: 82% of older adults plan to stay put
The American Advisors Group, a home equity agency, recently conducted the "Importance of Home Survey," polling 1,552 participants ages 60-75. While the conclusion is that most older adults want to age in place if they could, they recognize that this might not be possible. Organizations can learn from the survey responses about ways they might make their communities a more attractive option. Among the findings:
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