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Though the average lifespan of people through the past millennia increased significantly, [4] maximum lifespan almost did not change - even in ancient times there were fairly well and unbiasedly documented cases when some people lived for more than a hundred years (for example, Terentia who lived 103 or 104 years).
In 2006 just over half a million people died in England, about 99% of them adults over the age of 18, and almost two-thirds adults over the age of 75. About three-quarters of deaths could be considered "predictable" and followed a period of chronic illness [ 82 ] [ 83 ] [ 84 ] – for example heart disease , cancer , stroke , or dementia .
The difference in life expectancy between men and women in the United States dropped from 7.8 years in 1979 to 5.3 years in 2005, with women expected to live to age 80.1 in 2005. [88] Data from the United Kingdom shows the gap in life expectancy between men and women decreasing in later life.
In 2007–2009, the most frequently occurring conditions among older people in the United States were uncontrolled hypertension (34%), arthritis (50%), and heart disease (32%). [52] Chronic mucus hypersecretion (CMH), defined as "coughing and bringing up sputum", is a common respiratory symptom in elderly people. [53]
In 1974, On Lok started being reimbursed by Medicaid for its provision of adult day health services. [3] Later, in 1978, these health services were broadened to include comprehensive medical care for older adults certified to be nursing home-eligible. [3] 1979
Nov. 16—"What's something you cared about when you were younger, but no longer do?" That's a question from 17-year-old Ashley Stone posed to 80-year-old Nadine Eckert during a session of Legacy ...
The Older Americans Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 89–73, 79 Stat. 218) was the first federal level initiative aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults. It created the National Aging Network comprising the Administration on Aging on the federal level, State Units on Aging at the state level, and Area Agencies on Aging at the local ...
Older adults represent a significant proportion of the population, and this proportion is expected to increase with time. [90] Mental health concerns of older adults are important at treatment and support levels, as well as policy issues. The prevalence of suicide among older adults is higher than in any other age group. [91] [92]