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Survey of the Older Adult Population of Los Angeles



The County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services, the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging and Los Angeles County Commission on Aging (LACCOA) collaborated
to conduct a large-scale needs assessment of older residents in Los Angeles County.
The undertaking included:

 

• A survey completed by over 16,500 seniors in Los Angeles County

• National search for senior needs assessment survey reports

• A literature review of gerontological studies

 

They found needs in seven categories: Health, Productive Activity, Information and Assistance, Daily Activities, Housing, Transportation and Caregiving.

To review the complete study, go to:  http://css.lacounty.gov/docs/css-nar-080501.pdf

 


Key Findings

Senior respondents reported the following:


61%
had inadequate or
lacked dental insurance


31% had not had a dental
exam in the last 3 years


19% lacked transportation
for medical appointments


47% lacked prescription
drug insurance


51% had not had a
pneumonia shot


33% had not had
a flu shot


54% were interested
in physical exercise


33% were interested
in disease prevention


27% needed help with
meal preparation