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Survey of the Older Adult Population
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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/Data/Sites/1/documentlibrary/AAA/css-nar-080501.pdf
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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
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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
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