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THE STATE OF
50+2005
AMERICA
↑↓
The power to make it better.™
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Annual Quality of Life IndexAnnual Quality of Life Index
20052005Released: April 25, 2005Released: April 25, 2005
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Quality of Life Index
Based on broad areas of human experience
1. Economic Security
2. Health
3. Independent Living/Long-Term Care
4. Social and Lifestyle Needs
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Quality of Life Index
Figures represent median values; half of over-50 are above, half are below
Dollars are constant 2003 dollars
Distributional trends may be equally important, but are not measured here
25 Charts follow – for entire report and sources of data see AARP Pub. D18211
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Median Family Income
$45,
307
$26,
380
$17,
817
$49,
436
$27,
830
$19,
367
$49,
600
$28,
808
$19,
127
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199320022003
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Median Financial Assets
61.8
%
15.8
%
5.6%20.8
%
66.9
%
5.4%21
.7%
67.0
%
5.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199320022003
2
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent of Population above 200% Poverty
(Minimal Adequate Income)
49.4
%
79.4
%
67.9
%
54.6
%
79.3
%
67.5
%
53.8
%63.9
%75.3
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199320022003
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
% age 62+ with more than ½ of income from OTHER than Social Security
62.2
%
38.7
%
61.5
%
41.1
%
61.3
%
40.0
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
62 to 74 75+
199320022003
4
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Pension Coverage Rate
50.0
%
24.4
%
12.2
%
53.2
%
27.3
%
18.0
%
53.8
%
26.1
%
19.3
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
1993
2002
2003
5
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Employment Rate
61.8
%
15.8
%
5.6%20.8
%
66.9
%
5.4%21
.7%
67.0
%
5.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199320022003
6
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Labor Force Participation Rate
70.1
%
21.8
%
69.8
%
22.6
%
6.2%
5.9%
16.6
%
65.0
%
5.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199320022003
7
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Report they are “Better off than last year”
23%
6%
12%19
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
20032004
8
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Report Confidence in Retirement Future
73% 78
% 83%
63%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
20032004
9
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Report No Increase in Personal Debt
78%
87% 91
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
2004
10
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Report “Excellent” or “Very Good” Health
52.4
%
40.8
%
34.6
%
54.5
%
42.6
%
32.9
%
53.9
%
41.9
%
32.1
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199220012002
11
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Medicare Beneficiaries with Rx Drug Coverage throughout Year
51.1
% 56.7
%
58.4
%
54.8
%
57.4
%
57.9
%
55.2
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
65+ or disabled 65 to 74 75+
199520002001
12
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent 50-64 with Health Insurancefrom any source, any part of year
87.1% 86.9% 86.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64
199920022003
13
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent able to afford Medical Care when needed during past 12 months
94.3
%
97.4
%
98.2
%
97.4
%
98.3
%
93.9
%
97.0
%
98.1
%
94.4
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199720012002
14
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Medical Bills have been a“Financial Problem”
18% 22
%
20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
55-64 65+ Total 50+
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Categories of 50+ reporting Financial Problems from Medical Bills
36%
24%
13%
34%
35%
33%
0%20%40%60%80%
100%
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
How People dealt with Financial Difficulties due to Medical Bills
26%
19%
7% 9% 1%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who are Physically Active
26.9
%
24.1
%
14.2
%26.1
%
15.1
%
28.8
%
25.6
%
28.9
%
16.3
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199820012002
15
All gain due to over 75
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent Not Overweight and Not Obese
35.6
%
39.1
%
52.3
%
34.6
% 45.8
%
31.5
%
34.3
%
47.0
%
31.7
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199820022003
16
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent without Possible Signs of Depression
83.6
%
84.8
%
80.4
%
82.4
%
77.1
%85.2
%
85.2
%
82.1
%
81.2
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199720012002
17
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent of Expenditures for“Non-Necessities
50.2
%
41.3
%
34.3
%42.2
%
36.4
%
50.0
%
43.5
%
36.1
%
50.4
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199020012002
18
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Use the Internet
31.3
%
12.3
%
4.3%
70%
45%
23%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
19982004
19
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent “very satisfied” with contact with Family, Friends, Neighbors
69% 77
%
70%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
2004
20
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who report Quality of Life “Improved” in past 12 months
18%
12%
8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
2004
21
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent Living with NO Functional Limitations
96.1
%
92.6
%
77.8
%
92.6
%
80.0
%
96.0
%
93.5
%
79.9
%
96.2
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
199720012002
22
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent of Caregivers with no “substantial” Caregiving Burdens
70.0
%
58.0
% 67.0
%77.0
%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
20032004
23
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
“Rarely or never” miss something due to lack of transportation
95% 92%88%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
2004
24
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Percent who Rate Neighborhood Safe
89%86% 87%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
50 to 64 65 to 74 75+
2004
25
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Summary
Bottom line: Improvements in a decade but vulnerability remains:
1. Some economic improvement, but many lag behind
More than half have no pension40-50% of 65+ still below 200% of official poverty level
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Summary
2. Health vulnerability not improving
Fewer than half report “very good” or “excellent” health status13% of 50-64 without health coverage43% of 65+ lack stable drug coverageMedical bills a financial problem for 1 in 5
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Summary
3. Combination of economic pressures:
Erratic stock marketLow interest rates on investmentsIncreasing health costs Weak job market
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Annual Quality of Life Index 2005
Summary
Social Security and Medicare more important than ever
Pension and health coverage for ages 50-64 crucial
Rising Health Costs serious problem for all ages
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THE STATE OF
50+2005
AMERICA
↑↓
The power to make it better.™