1. Chapter 18 The Aging Network

2. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.2 U.S. Life Expectancy Selected Years, 1900-2001 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 19001950196019701980199020002001 Both Sexes Male Female

3. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.3 Projected Growth of the Older Population 6.1 3 0.7 7.3 4 1.2 6.9 4.2 2 10.4 6.6 2.6 9 6.6 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 Percent 19701990201020302050 85+ yrs 75-84 yrs 65-74 yrs (as a % of U.S. total population, 1970-2050)

4. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.4 Functional Disability Among Older Adults 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 65-6970-7475-7980-8585+ Needs help with 1 or more ADL Needs help with 1 or more IADL

5. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.5 Percent Distribution of Persons by Degree of Activity Limitation Due to Chronic Condition, by Age 0 5 10 15 20 25 All>1818-4445-6465+ Limited, not in Major Activity Limited in Major Activity Unable to do Major Activity

6. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 Selected Chronic Conditions in People Age 70 and Over 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Percent ArthritisHypertensionHeart Disease DiabetesRespiratory Diseases StrokeCancer WomenMen

7. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.7 The Aging Network U.S. Congress The Administration on Aging, Office of Human Development Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Offices on Aging Area Agencies on Aging State (and Territory) Units on Aging Local Service Provider Agencies

8. Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.8 How the Aging Network Works State Unit on Aging Area Agency on Aging Service contractor Mr. Stone’s needsMrs. Stone’s needsTheir children’s needs Information & assistance Other state agencies Private physician