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Title: The Older Adult Population of Greene County Ohio
Citation Type: Miscellaneous
Publication Year: 2021
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Abstract: Greene County, like the rest of Ohio, has seen an increase in the number of individuals age 65 and over. The Greene County Council on Aging (Council) is interested in planning for the current and future needs of the older adults in its area. In 2019, Greene County’s 29,995 older adults (age 65+) comprised about 18% of the population, similar to Ohio’s statewide average of 17.6%.1 While close to the state average, Greene County is a relatively young county, with 64 of Ohio’s 88 counties having larger proportions of older adults in 2020. While Greene County’s total population has grown 14% since 2000, its population 65 and over has increased nearly 70%. Greene County has a tax levy that assists in funding services and programs for older adults, administered by the Council. The levy funds home- and community-based services as well as the county’s senior centers. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced senior centers to close and increased demand for other services, the Council saw an opportunity to address some questions about their current and future programming and the future needs of older adults in Greene County. To assist older adults in Greene County, the Council contracted with Scripps Gerontology Center to provide data about the older adult population at the county subdivision level. Research has shown that certain socio-demographic, physical, and social factors can have an impact on the everyday lives of older adults. Variables such as age, marital status, and educational attainment have often been cited in the literature as potential factors influencing the support individuals have when experiencing issues related to aging. Likewise, factors such as cognitive impairment and living alone could impact the resources they might be able to draw upon, as well as their need for assistance.
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Authors: Nelson, Matt; Helsinger, Abigail
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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS
Topics: Aging and Retirement
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