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Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities in Warren and Washington Counties. Selected Data Analysis of Community Indicators January 12, 2010. Robert Martiniano, Project Director rpm06@health.state.ny.us (518) 402-0250
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Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities in Warren and Washington Counties Selected Data Analysis of Community Indicators January 12, 2010 Robert Martiniano, Project Director rpm06@health.state.ny.us (518) 402-0250 Center for Health Workforce StudiesSchool of Public Health, SUNY at Albany http://chws.albany.edu
Today’s Presentation • A review of population 65 and older for Warren and Washington Counties by • Age • Gender • Family Status • Income/Poverty • Housing • Disease-Related Hospitalizations • Availability of Primary Care Physicians Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
There are 29 Towns or Cities in Warren and Washington Counties Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
Forty-three Percent of the Population is 45 and Older Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2008 Claritas Estimates
Population 45 and Older Clustered Around Glens Falls Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2008 Claritas Estimates
Twenty-one Percent of the Population is 60 and Older Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2008 Claritas Estimates
Population 60 and Older is alsoClustered Around Glens Falls Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2008 Claritas Estimates
The Majority of the Population 45 and Older and 60 and Older Are Female Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
The Vast Majority of Individuals 65 and Older Live in Family Households Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
The Majority of Individuals 60 and Older Live in Households with Two or More People Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
There are eight nursing homes in Warren and Washington Counties Total number of certified beds: 930 Source: NYS Department of Health Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
A Lower Percent of Individuals 65 and older are Below the Federal Poverty Level Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
Individuals 65 and Older Live in Households With Lower Median Household Incomes Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
Twenty Percent of Households with Head of Household 60 + Live in Rental Units Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: 2000 Census
More than Half of Diabetes Related Hospitalizations are From Queensbury, Glens Falls, & Fort Edward Diabetes Related Hospitalizations 2004 - 2006 Source: NYS Department of Health, Health Information Network, SPARCS Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
The Majority of Circulatory System Diseases Related Hospitalizations Came from Four Cities/Towns Diseases of the Circulatory System Related Hospitalizations 2004 - 2006 Source: NYS Department of Health, Health Information Network, SPARCS Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
Nearly 60% of COPD Related Hospitalizations Came from Four Cities/Towns COPD Related Hospitalizations 2004 - 2006 Source: NYS Department of Health, Health Information Network, SPARCS Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
There is 1 Primary Care Provider for Every 1,250 People in Warren and Washington Counties Source: Center for Health Workforce Studies, 2007 Physician Re-Registration Survey Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
Primary Care Physicians are Clustered Around Glens Falls Source: Center for Health Workforce Studies, 2007 Physician Re-Registration Survey Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010
Northern Rural Areas Designated as Physician Shortage Areas Center for Health Workforce Studies School of Public Health – University at Albany, SUNY, January 2010 Source: HRSA Geospatial Warehouse