ADDRESSES BASIC NEEDS
Affordable housing is available to community residents
• Figs. 2.1-2.3. Percentage of people age 60+ who want to remain in their current
residence and are confident they will be able to afford to do so
Housing is modified to accommodate mobility and safety
• Figs. 3.1-3.4. Percentage of householders age 60+ in housing units with home
modification needs
The neighborhood is livable and safe
• Figs. 4.1-4.3. Percentage of people age 60+ who feel safe/unsafe in their neighborhood
• Figs. 5.1-5.9. Percentage of people age 60+ who report few/multiple problems in the
neighborhood
• Figs. 6.1-6.3. Percentage of people age 60+ who are satisfied with the neighborhood
as a place to live
People have enough to eat
• Fig. 7.1. Percentage of people age 60+ who report cutting the size of or skipping meals
due to lack of money
Assistance services are available and residents know how to access them
• Figs. 8.1-8.3. Percentage of people age 60+ who do not know whom to call if they need
information about services in their community
• Figs. 9.1-9.3. Percentage of people age 60+ who are aware/unaware of selected
services in their community
• Figs. 10.1-10.5. Percentage of people age 60+ with adequate assistance in ADL and/or
IADL activities
Figure 2.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who want to remain in their current residence
and are confident they will be able to afford to do so
Not Very
Confident**
37%
Disagree
4%
Neither/
DK/RF
‡
<1%
‡
Agree*
96%
Very
Confident
63%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
We asked respondents whether they agree or disagree
with the following statement: “What I’d really like to do is
stay in my current residence for as long as possible.”
Unweighted N=288
Weighted N=32,911
For people who answered “agree” we calculated the percentage of adults
age 60+ who were very confident/not very confident that they will be able to
afford to live in their current residence for as long as they would like.
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*Agree includes those who said Strongly agree or Somewhat agree.
**Not Very Confident includes those who said Somewhat confident, Not too confident, Not confident at all, Don’t know, or Refused.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 2.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who want to remain in their current residence
and are confident they will be able to afford to do so,* by demographics
Not Very Confident**
Total
Age 60-64
Age 65-74
37%
32%
36%
Very Confident
63%
68%
64%
Age 75+
41%
59%
Women
39%
61%
Men
34%
66%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
Unweighted N=288
Weighted N=32,911
*Base includes those who want to remain in their current residence for as long as possible.
**Not Very Confident includes those who said Somewhat confident, Not too confident, Not confident at all, Don’t know,
or Refused.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 2.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who want to remain in their current residence and are
confident they will be able to afford to do so,* by demographics (cont’d)
Not Very Confident**
Total
Education >HS
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
37%
32%
Live w/others
Live alone
63%
68%
40%
35%
Fair/poor health
Very Confident
60%
65%
48%
32%
52%
68%
47%
53%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*Base includes those who want to remain in their current residence for as long as possible.
**Not Very Confident includes those who said Somewhat confident, Not too confident, Not confident at all, Don’t know,
or Refused.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Unweighted N=288
Weighted N=32,911
Figure 3.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of householders age 60+ in housing units with home
modification needs*
DK/RF
3%‡
11% ‡
No
modifications
needed
88%
Not planning
to modify
One or more
modification
needed
12%
Planning to
modify
86%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
*People were asked whether their current residence needs
any significant repairs, modifications, or changes to
improve their ability to live there over the next five years.
Unweighted N=37
Weighted N=4,151
*People who said that their homes need modification were
asked if they plan to make the change over the next five years.
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 3.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Type of modification needed
10%
Cosmetic/minor repairs
Structural changes/
major repairs
7%
Bathroom modification
5%
Better heating in
the winter
5%
Better cooling in the
summer
5%
Medical emergency
response system
2%
Fix problem with
insects/rodents
2%
Accommodations for
disabilities
2%
Other
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
‡
<1%
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 3.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of householders age 60+ in housing units with home
modification needs,* by demographics
12%
Total
Age 60-64
16%
‡
Age 65-74
Age 75+
14%
‡
7%
Women
15%
Men
9%
‡
*People were asked whether their current residence needs any significant repairs,
modifications, or changes to improve their ability to live there over the next five years.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
‡
Figure 3.4, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of householders age 60+ in housing units with home
modification needs,* by demographics (cont’d)
12%
Total
13% ‡
Education >HS
11% ‡
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
10%
‡
Fair/poor health
21%
11%
Live w/others
‡
15%
Live alone
*People were asked whether their current residence needs any significant repairs,
modifications, or changes to improve their ability to live there over the next five years.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 4.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who feel
safe/unsafe in their neighborhood*
SafetyGood
16%
Safety-Fair/Poor
7%
DK/RF
<1%‡
SafetyExcellent/Very Good
77%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked whether safety in their neighborhood is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 4.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who feel safe/unsafe in their neighborhood,*
by demographics
Safety-Excellent/Very Good
Total
Age 60-64
Age 65-74
Safety-Good
77%
81%
77%
Safety-Fair/Poor
16%
14%
15%
‡
Age 75+
73%
19%
Women
74%
18%
Men
80%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked whether safety in their neighborhood is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
14%
7%
‡
‡
5%
‡
7%
‡
8%
‡
7%
‡
6%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 4.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who feel safe/unsafe in their neighborhood,*
by demographics (cont’d)
Safety-Excellent/Very Good
Total
Ex/vg/good health
Fair/poor health
Live w/others
Live alone
69%
68%
79%
72%
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
7%
‡
12%
‡
3%
10%‡
20%
79%
*People were asked whether safety in their neighborhood is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor.
§ Area
16%
85%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
‡
Safety-Fair/Poor
77%
Education >HS
Education <HS
Safety-Good
15%
‡
‡
6%
11%‡
20%
13%
23%
‡
7%
‡
5%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 5.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Prevalence of Perceived Neighborhood Problems
Crime
29%
People don’t get involved
27%
26%
Traffic
Lack of affordable housing
24%
Public transportation
23%
Streets need repair
22%
Streets too dark
20%
Traffic lights too few/too fast
17%
Rundown buildings
17%
Not enough arts/culture
16%
Noise
15%
Distance from shopping
15%
Poor public service
Distance from parks
14%
10%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
*People were read a list of fifteen neighborhood problems and were asked to indicate whether each item posed a big problem,
small problem, or no problem in their neighborhood.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with
crime in the neighborhood,* by demographics
29%
Total
Age 60-64
35%
Age 65-74
23%
Age 75+
32%
Women
34%
Men
23%
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
§ Area
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with
crime in the neighborhood,* by demographics (cont’d)
Total
29%
23%
Education >HS
34%
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
27%
‡
Fair/poor health
37%
Live w/others
31%
25%
Live alone
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.4, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with people who
don’t get involved in the neighborhood,* by demographics
27%
Total
Age 60-64
31%
30%
Age 65-74
Age 75+
20%
‡
Women
29%
Men
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
‡
24%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.5, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with people who
don’t get involved in the neighborhood,* by demographics (cont’d)
Total
27%
24%
Education >HS
29%
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
26%
‡
Fair/poor health
31%
Live w/others
28%
Live alone
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
‡
25%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.6, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with traffic,*
by demographics
26%
Total
Age 60-64
29%
Age 65-74
24%
Age 75+
26%
Women
28%
Men
22%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.7, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with traffic,*
by demographics (cont’d)
Total
Education >HS
26%
21%
29%
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
24%
‡
Fair/poor health
34%
Live w/others
25%
Live alone
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
‡
26%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.8, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with
lack of affordable housing in the neighborhood,* by demographics
24%
Total
Age 60-64
31%
Age 65-74
16%
Age 75+
29%
Women
30%
Men
17%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 5.9, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report a problem with
lack of affordable housing in the neighborhood,* by demographics (cont’d)
Total
Education >HS
24%
20%
28%
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
22%
‡
Fair/poor health
Live w/others
32%
20%
Live alone
*The top four neighborhood problems are analyzed by demographic characteristics.
‡
32%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 6.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are satisfied
with the neighborhood as a place to live*
Not Very
Satisfied**
16%
Very Satisfied
84%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked how satisfied they are with their neighborhood as a place to live.
**The category “Not very satisfied” includes those who said they were somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied with their neighborhood.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 6.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are satisfied with the neighborhood as a
place to live,* by demographics
Not Very Satisfied**
Total
16%
Age 60-64
15%
Age 65-74
14%
Women
18%
13%
85%
‡
19%
Men
84%
‡
Age 75+
‡
Very Satisfied
86%
‡
81%
82%
87%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked how satisfied they are with their neighborhood as a place to live.
**The category “Not very satisfied” includes those who said they were somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
or very dissatisfied with their neighborhood.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 6.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are satisfied with the neighborhood as a
place to live,* by demographics (cont’d)
Not Very Satisfied**
Total
16%
Education >HS
13% ‡
Education <HS
18%
Ex/vg/good health
Fair/poor health
Live w/others
Live alone
Very Satisfied
84%
87%
82%
15%
85%
21% ‡
14%
79%
86%
‡
20%
80%
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked how satisfied they are with their neighborhood as a place to live.
**The category “Not very satisfied” includes those who said they were somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied,
or very dissatisfied with their neighborhood.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 7.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who report cutting
the size of or skipping meals due to lack of money*
Cut the size of or
skipped meals
‡
2%
Did not cut or skip meals
98%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked if in the past 12 months they or another adult in their household cut the size of or skipped meals because there wasn’t enough
money for food.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
Figure 8.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who do not know
whom to call if they need information about
services in their community*
Other
1% ‡
Do Not Know
Whom to Call
22%
Internet/Phone Book/
Other Media
4%
‡
Family/
Neighbors
8%
Senior Center
16%
Church/Synagogue
3%
‡
City/County/
Office of Aging/
Social Services/
Other Agency
31%
Medical
Center/
Health
Professional
14%
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked to indicate the best resource, such as a person or an organization, in their city, town, or county to get information on various services.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 8.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who do not know whom to call if they
need information about services in their community,* by demographics
Total
Age 60-64
22%
‡
12%
Age 65-74
20%
Age 75+
33%
Women
18%
Men
28%
*People were asked to indicate the best resource, such as a person or an
organization, in their city, town, or county to get information on various services.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 8.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who do not know whom to call if they need
information about services in their community,* by demographics (cont’d)
Total
22%
16%
Education >HS
28%
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
20%
‡
Fair/poor health
34%
Live w/others
22%
Live alone
23%
*People were asked to indicate the best resource, such as a person or an
organization, in their city, town, or county to get information on various services.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
§ Area
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 9.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are aware/unaware of selected services in
their community*
Don't Know
1%
No
‡
3% ‡
8%
3%
10%
‡
Yes
9%
14%
6%‡
12%
18%
24%
13%
10%
28%
33%
46%
6%‡
11%
24%
96%
90%
82%
17%
80%
75%
72%
69%
60%
43%
Senior
Center
Hospice Mealsonwheels
Visiting Special Congregate Home
Meals
Nurse TransHealth
portation
Aide
HomeHome
maker Repair
Service Service
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*Respondents were asked whether these 10 services are available in their area.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
36%
Respite
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 9.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are unaware of most selected
services* in their community, by demographics
‡
Total
6%
Age 60-64
6%
Age 65-74
‡
‡
5%
9% ‡
Age 75+
Women
‡
5%
Men
*Most selected services is defined as 6 or more services. Respondents were asked whether the following 10
services exist in their community: Respite; Home repair service; Homemaker service; Home health aide;
Congregate meals; Hospice; Senior center; Visiting nurse; Meals-on-wheels; Special transportation service.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
8%‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 9.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who are unaware of most selected
services* in their community, by demographics (cont’d)
Total
6%
‡
8% ‡
Education >HS
Education <HS
5% ‡
Ex/vg/good health
6%
‡
Fair/poor health
Live w/others
9%
5%
‡
Live alone
*Most selected services is defined as 6 or more services. Respondents were asked whether the following 10
services exist in their community: Respite; Home repair service; Homemaker service; Home health aide;
Congregate meals; Hospice; Senior center; Visiting nurse; Meals-on-wheels; Special transportation service.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area
‡
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
9%
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
Figure 10.1, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ with adequate assistance* in ADL
and/or IADL activities
One or More
Unmet Need
68%
No Limitations
89%
One or More
ADL/IADL
11%
All Needs
Are Met
32% ‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
*People were asked whether they need assistance with the following activities:
ADLs- taking a bath or a shower, dressing, eating, getting in/out of bed/chair,
using/getting to a toilet, getting around inside the home and IADLs-going outside
the home, doing light housework, preparing meals, driving a car/using public
transportation, taking the right amount of prescribed medication, keeping track of
money and bills.
Unweighted N=30
Weighted N=3,634
*People who answered “yes” were asked whether they get enough
assistance with these activities. Unmet need was defined as not
getting help or not getting enough help for one or more ADLs and/or
IADLs for which assistance was needed.
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
‡
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
Figure 10.2, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who have one or more limitations
with ADL and/or IADL activities,* by demographics
11%
Total
Age 60-64
Age 65-74
5%‡
‡
9%
‡
Age 75+
16%
‡
Women
Men
12%
‡
9%
*People were asked whether they need assistance with the following activities: ADLs- taking a bath or a
Unweighted N=300
shower, dressing, eating, getting in/out of bed/chair, using/getting to a toilet, getting around inside the home
Weighted N=34,329
and IADLs-going outside the home, doing light housework, preparing meals, driving a car/using public
transportation, taking the right amount of prescribed medication, keeping track of money and bills.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Figure 10.3, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ who have one or more limitations
with ADL and/or IADL activities,* by demographics (cont’d)
11%
Total
12% ‡
Education >HS
10% ‡
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
‡
6%
Fair/poor health
Live w/others
Live alone
31%
11%
10%
‡
*People were asked whether they need assistance with the following activities: ADLs- taking a bath or a
shower, dressing, eating, getting in/out of bed/chair, using/getting to a toilet, getting around inside the home
and IADLs-going outside the home, doing light housework, preparing meals, driving a car/using public
transportation, taking the right amount of prescribed medication, keeping track of money and bills.
‡
Unweighted N=300
Weighted N=34,329
This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
§ Area
‡
Figure 10.4, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ with adequate assistance* in ADL
and/or IADL activities, by demographics
Base: People who have one or more ADL/IADL limitations.
All needs met
Total
Age 60-64
32%
24%
‡
Women
Men
68%
‡
76%
Age 65-74
Age 75+
49%
22%
One or more unmet need
‡
‡
31%
51%
78%
‡
34%
‡
‡
69%
‡
‡
‡
66%
‡
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked whether they get help and if yes, whether they get enough help with each ADL/IADL activity. Unmet need
was defined as not getting help or not getting enough help for one or more ADLs and/or IADLs for which assistance was needed.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Unweighted N=30
Weighted N=3,634
Figure 10.5, Indiana-Area 11§
Percentage of people age 60+ with adequate assistance* in ADL
and/or IADL activities, by demographics (cont’d)
Base: People who have one or more ADL/IADL limitations.
All needs met
Total
Education >HS
32%
68%
75% ‡
40% ‡
20%
80%
44%
Live w/others
37%
21%
60% ‡
‡
Fair/poor health
Live alone
‡
25% ‡
Education <HS
Ex/vg/good health
One or more unmet need
‡
‡
56%
‡
‡
63%
79%
‡
‡
‡
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding and/or missing information.
*People were asked whether they get help and if yes, whether they get enough help with each ADL/IADL activity. Unmet need
was defined as not getting help or not getting enough help for one or more ADLs and/or IADLs for which assistance was needed.
‡ This percentage is based on fewer than 20 respondents (Unweighted N<20) and should be interpreted with caution.
§ Area 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, & Jennings Counties.
Source: AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Indiana 2008
Unweighted N=30
Weighted N=3,634