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Dec 6, 2023 · We're thrilled to present our redesigned Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) web platform, dedicated to empowering Deaf senior citizens. Say goodbye to the old and welcome a brand-new website that prioritizes your needs, connections and convenience.
- 2025 Conference
The DSA Board of Directors and the Kansas City Local...
- 2025 Conference
- Older Adult Demographics at A Glance
- Health of Older Adults
- Poverty Among Older Adults
- Older Populations and Hunger
- Older Adults in The Workforce
- Who Is Caring For Older Adults?
- NCOA's Role in Improving The Lives of Older Adults
- Sources
There were 55.7 million adults age 65+ living in the U.S. in 2020. This included 30.8 million women and 24.8 million men.Nearly one-quarter (24%) of adults age 65+ were from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities as in 2020.America’s older population has grown by 38% since 2010, compared to an increase of 2% for the under-65 population.Maine, Florida, West Virginia, and Vermont had the highest percentage of populations age 65+ in 2020.Today's older Americans are healthier overalland living independently for longer. However, most older people have at least one chronic health condition, and many are dealing with multiple health issues. In 2020, the top chronic condition among adults age 65+ was arthritis (47%), followed by: 1. Any cancer (26%) 2. Diagnosed diabetes (21%) 3. COPD, ...
Economic insecurity is a pressing issue for our older populations. Among Americans age 65+, poverty increased from 10.7% in 2021 to 14.1% in 2022, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. This jump resulted in 1 million more older adults who had to rely on scarce resources to get by. Against the backdrop of rising inflation, older Americans...
Poverty and hunger go hand in hand, and too many older adults don’t have enough to eat. In 2020, 5.2 million people age 60+ faced hunger and food insecurity.3Consider these other facts on older adults and hunger: 1. Hunger has a profound impact on older adults’ health and nutrition, increasing their risk for diabetes, depression, and asthma.3 2. Hu...
Many mature adults continue to work well into retirement, whether it's out of financial necessity or personal preference. Working for longercan help older people stay physically active and mentally sharp while maintaining important social connections. Employers stand to benefit from an older workforce as well. Seasoned workers bring knowledge, expe...
Family caregivers play a large role in the care of older adults, with many of them also juggling a job, children, and other responsibilities. In 2017-2018, 40.4 million family caregivers provided unpaid care to a family or non-family member age 65+. While 39% of family caregivers cared for someone age 85 or older, 13% cared for someone age 65 to 69...
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is proud to champion the rights of older Americans—especially women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with low income, and those living in rural areas. We believe every person deserves to age well, and we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. We will accomplish this b...
1. U.S. Administration for Community Living. 2020 Profile of Older Americans. May 2021. Found on the internet at https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/Aging%20and%20Disability%20in%20America/2020ProfileOlderAmericans.Final_.pdf 2. Justice in Aging. Older Women and Poverty. Found on the internet at https://justiceinaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08...
The DSA Board of Directors and the Kansas City Local Committee are gearing up for the 18th Biennial DSA Conference, to be held August 1–7, 2025 at the Marriott Downtown Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
The DSA 2023 Conference was a great opportunity for seniors in the Deaf community to learn, share, and connect. Attendees enjoyed a full agenda of workshops, exhibits, and events, and gained valuable information and resources to help them navigate the challenges of aging.
Jun 1, 2023 · Visit Lauderdale to Host Deaf Seniors of America 2023 Conference from June 25 to 29, 2023. Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale, has announced that it will host the Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) 17th Biennial National Conference.
Jun 5, 2023 · Visit Lauderdale has announced it will host the Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) 17th Biennial National Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Hollywood on June 25 - 29, 2023.
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May 31, 2023 · GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 31, 2023) - Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale and a staunch champion of inclusion and accessibility, has proudly announced it will host the Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) 17th Biennial National Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in ...
