Long-Term Care and Some Aging Myths

I came across some interesting myths on aging. No one likes to think about getting old and not being able to do everything we did when we were younger. The truth of the matter is we can age gracefully when we maintain good health and exercise habits and acknowledge that we may not be able to do at 50 what we did in our 20's. With this said we can still enjoy life at all ages.

Aging Myths:

• 70% older adults feel they are in good health.
• Americans who live to be 65 can expect to live on the average of 18 more years.
• Older women are less likely to be married than older men.
• There are 32 males per 100 females for seniors over the age of 90.
• A person who has a warm, sociable and outgoing personality at 20 is likely to be the same at 80.
• The median personal income for persons 65+ in 2003 was $14,495.
• The 65 - 74 age group has a higher net worth than both 55 - 64 and 75+ age groups.
• In 2000, 70% of Americans age 65+ had completed high school.