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Estimated share of personal healthcare dollars consumed by older Americans (65+)

of people 65 and over who live alone do not have access to a vehicle

older adults report they would be unable to afford quality healthcare if needed today

of older adults express a desire to age at home

of people 65 and over will require long-term healthcare services and supports by 2050

of patients who need insulin skip doses or take less than prescribed due to high costs

Americans say they or a family member had health problems worsen after postponing care due to cost

of people 65 and over rely on Social Security income exclusively, without other retirement income

people 65 and over will outnumber children under 18 for the first time in history

Amount older adults paid out of pocket for personal healthcare in 2020

of Americans under 65 are worried Medicare won’t be available when they need it

of all emergency department visits are made by patients 60 and over

Share of all U.S. hospitalization accounted for by people 65 and over