Swem Government Information - Elderly

Income of Americans Aged 65 and Older, 1968 to 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:03:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33387_20091104.pdf Presents data collected on the employment status and the sources and amounts of income received by people aged 65 and older. Also covers poverty status of the elderly and changes in income as people age. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Income and Poverty Among Older Americans in 2008

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:25:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL32697_20091002.pdf Reports that the median income of Americans aged 65 and older in 2008 was $18,208. This report provides information on the number of elderly individuals and households who received income from a variety of sources, including earnings, pensions, savings, Social Security, and government assistance programs, and the amounts they received. Also provides information on median individual and household income by demographic characteristics. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Emergency Department Visits for Injurious Falls Among the Elderly, 2006

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:57:00 -0500

http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb80.pdf Falls are the most common cause of fatal injuries among the elderly. There were 2.1 million emergency department visits by the elderly due to falls, and these accounted for 10% of all ED visits by the elderly. Hospital care for such injuries amounted to $6.8 billion in 2006. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Income of the Aged Chartbook, 2006

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:46:00 -0500

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/income_aged/2006/iac06.pdf Presents tables and charts showing the receipt and shares of income of the elderly from Social Security, pensions, assets, earnings, and public assistance. Illustrates the pivotal role of Social Security in the economic security of the aged. From the Social Security Administration.

Health Insurance Reform and Medicare: Making Medicare Stronger for America's Seniors

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:19:00 -0500

http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/medicare/index.html Presents the Obama administration's explanation for how proposed health care reform will improve the Medicare program for senior citizens. From the Department of Health and Human Services.

Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Public Participation Plan

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:16:00 -0500

http://www.hrtpo.org/PubNotices/Sep2009/HRTPO_Public_Participation_Plan_9.24.09_DRAFT.pdf Offers planning information and the opportunity for citizens to participate in regional transportation planning in the Hampton Roads area. Includes plans, programs, and public participation guidelines, outreach goals, environmental justice guidelines, and strategies for reaching minority and low income populations, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. From the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization.

Older Workers: Employment and Retirement Trends

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:39:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL30629_20090916.pdf Describes long-term trends in labor force participation rates and recent employment trends for people 55 and older. Also covers older workers and phased retirement. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Labor Force Participation Rate of People 65 Years and Older: 2008 American Community Survey.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:37:00 -0500

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/acsbr08-9.pdf Offers statistics on the percentage of men and of women 65+ by state in the work force in 2008. From the Census Bureau.

Hospital Utilization Among Near-Elderly Adults, Ages 55 to 64 Years, 2007

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:18:00 -0500

http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb79.pdf Describes and analyzes trends in the use of hospitals by those nearing older age but not yet Medicare eligible. Finds that the near-elderly were similar to the elderly in the rate and cost of hospitalization. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

SSI Annual Statistical Report 2008

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:08:00 -0500

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/ssi_asr/2008/ssi_asr08.pdf Annual statistical report on the federal government Supplemental Security Income program and the needy aged, blind, and disabled people who receive benefits from it. From the Social Security Administration.

Trends in Health Care Expenditures for the Elderly Age 65 and Over: 2006 Versus 1996

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:25:00 -0500

http://www.meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/st256/stat256.pdf Compares summary statistics on health care expenditures and expenditure distributions by type of service and source of payment for the elderly in 2006 and 1996. Finds the average annual expense per elderly person was about 30% higher in 2006 than in 1996 after adjusting for inflaton. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Growing Smarter, Living Healthier: A Guide to Smart Growth and Active Aging

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:26:00 -0500

http://www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/guide/index.html A guide to the principles of smart growth and good design for neighborhood and community development and especially for design features that assist elderly residents to stay engaged in their communities. From the Environmental Protection Agency.

An Aging World: 2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:25:00 -0500

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p95-09-1.pdf Declining fertility and improved health and longevity have resulted in rising numbers and proportions of elderly populations in most of the world. Describes the policy problems that are posed by an increasingly aged population including economic and social policy challenges. From the Census Bureau.

Health Characteristics of Adults Aged 55 Years and Over: United States, 2004-2007

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:03:00 -0500

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr016.pdf Examines selected health characteristics of four age groups of older adults ranging from 55 to more than 85 years old. Found that poor adults and adults with Medicaid insurance coverage were the most disadvantaged in terms of health status, physical and social functioning, health care utilization, and health behaviors. From the National Center for Health Statistics.

Reverse Mortgages

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:57:00 -0500

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09606.pdf Subtitled: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers. Examines federal activities related to the potential benefits and costs of home equity conversion mortgages, misleading marketing tactics, the sale of unsuitable products, and oversight of those who provide counseling. From the Government Accountability Office