Old Age in America, Looking at the Numbers in Hermosa Beach CA

Old Age in America, Looking at the Numbers in Hermosa Beach CA Old Age in America, By the Numbers The population of older Americans is growing faster than ever and living longer than ever, but not as long as in much of Europe and elsewhere in the developed... More

Old Age in America, Looking at the Numbers in Hermosa Beach CA Old Age in America, By the Numbers The population of older Americans is growing faster than ever and living longer than ever, but not as long as in much of Europe and elsewhere in the developed world, according to “Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being,” a report compiled by 15 federal agencies. The full report, with tables detailing senior demographics, economics, health status, health risks and health care, is available at agingstats. gov. It contains a number of surprises, and raises a number of questions, for those interested in how Americans are aging. Americans who live to age 65 can now expect to survive on average 18. 5 more years, four years more than in 1960, according to the report. Of those who survive to age 85, women have an average 6. 8 years to live, and men, 5. 7 years. But life expectancy is even longer in most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cuba and Costa Less