elderly
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COVID-19 Coverage
Coronavirus Continues to Plague Elderly Working Class of Athens
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the elderly population continues to suffer disproportionately from the virus strain. Out of the 416 deaths in Georgia as of April 10, individuals 60 years or older account for 35% or about 146 of those deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Clarke County…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Community Service in a Pandemic: Local Meals on Wheels Chapter Works to Ease COVID-19 Impact on Older Population
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a culture of uncertainty, prompting questions like “Can I go to the grocery store?,” “If I go outside, will I get sick,” or “When will I be able to see my family and friends again?” For the older population, these questions hold…
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Health
Inevitability of Aging: Technology Allows Elderly to Stay In Homes Longer
The leading edge of the baby boomer population started turning 65 in 2011 and will make increased demands upon the healthcare system. According to the United States Census Bureau, this group, born between 1946 and 1964, represents 22%, or 73 million persons, of the total U.S. population. Numerous studies have indicated…
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Athens-Clarke County
Local Non-Profit Helps Growing Senior Citizen Population in Athens
People over 65 are the fastest growing age group in Athens, Georgia, according to a report completed by Envision Athens last year. And as this population grows, the city is struggling to keep up. To help the aging population, a local couple is stepping up to do what they can. …
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Athens-Clarke County
ANNOTATED: Athens’ Senior Living Facilities Adapt To Increasing Elderly Population
ANNOTATION INSTRUCTIONS: When you see a light red highlight, click on the small comment box to the right to read the reporter’s annotation. As the elderly population continues to grow rapidly, finding affordable and accessible housing for this demographic has become a prominent issue. In Georgia, the older population is…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Senior Living Facilities Adapt To Increasing Elderly Population
As the elderly population continues to grow rapidly, finding affordable and accessible housing for this demographic has become a prominent issue. In Georgia, the older population is expected to make up 65.5 percent of the total population by 2030, according to the American Association of Retired Persons. One of the government…