65+ in the United States: 2005

December 2005 65+ in the United States: 2005 A compilation of census documents, the report provides a comprehensive demographic snapshot of aging in the United States. Findings of interest include: About 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition and 50% have at least two. Arthritis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory disorders are some of the leading causes of activity limitations among older people   Disability among the older population is declining. Studies over the past two decades have revealed substantial declines in the rates of disability and functional limitation   Census 2000 counted about 14 million civilian non . . .