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Issues Concerning the Aging Population

Issues Concerning the Aging Population. Presented by Jan Figart, Associate Director, Community Service Council T o the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce April 11, 2013. The aging population in Tulsa County is predominantly female, many live alone and over a third have a disability.

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Issues Concerning the Aging Population

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  1. Issues Concerning the Aging Population Presented by Jan Figart, Associate Director, Community Service Council To the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce April 11, 2013

  2. The aging population in Tulsa County is predominantly female, many live alone and over a third have a disability Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey.

  3. Inadequate assisted living and other housing services available to meet growing needs of elderlyANDInadequate health care workforce available to serve growing needs of the elderly

  4. Selected Health Indicators for Persons 65+ in Tulsa County, 2007-2009 Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, OK2SHARE, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey Data.

  5. Mortality Rates by Cause for Persons 65+, Tulsa County, 2009 Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, OK2SHARE, Mortality Data.

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