TCC Report Card 2017 - Access to Community Resources, Independence for Older Adults

GOAL: Older adults and their caregivers will have access to supports and services that support their goal of living independently and with dignity in the setting of their choice, as long and as healthy as possible

RATIONALE FOR INCLUDING INDICATOR: The growth in the number and proportion of older adults is unprecedented in the history of the United States. The population age 65 and over numbered 44.7 million in 2013, an increase of 8.8 million or 24.7% since 2003. Between 2003 and 2013 the population age 60 and over increased 30.7% from 48.1 million to 62.8 million. The percentage of older adults residing in Calhoun County is slightly higher than those in the state, although the overall population of Michigan is aging rapidly.