A comprehensive look at older adults in Central Indiana
Older adults (those age 55 and older) are the fastest growing demographic in Central Indiana. Approximately 20,000 individuals in Central Indiana reach the age of 60 every year. By the year 2030, one in every five residents will be over the age of 65.
To enhance the ability of older adults to live and thrive in Central Indiana, it is important to understand the population trends, notable changes, and basic needs of this growing demographic. To this end, the Central Indiana Senior Fund is partnering with The Polis Center at IUPUI, IU Center for Aging Research, and IU Public Policy Institute’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy to develop the annual State of Aging in Central Indiana Report.
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Last update: December 2022
INTRODUCTION & EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive summary, equity overview, and key findings.
Last update: June 2022
DEMOGRAPHICS
An overview of population trends and household characteristics of older adults (age 55+) in Central Indiana.
Basic Needs
Last update: November 2022
FINANCIAL STABILITY
An assessment of the financial stability (household income, poverty levels) and experiences of older adults in Central Indiana.
Last update: December 2022
FOOD INSECURITY
Food insecurity among Central Indiana’s older adults, including food access and barriers to food security.
Last update: November 2022
HOUSING
Housing affordability, homeownership, housing instability, and barriers to obtaining housing in Central Indiana.
Last update: November 2022
SAFETY AND ABUSE
Elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults in Central Indiana.
Last update: November 2022
TRANSPORTATION
Public transit access and older adults’ concerns related to transportation barriers.
Living in the Community
Last update: September 2022
AGING IN PLACE
Benefits and challenges of older adults staying in their homes and in their communities.
Last update: September 2022
SOCIAL WELLBEING
Social inclusion, community, isolation, and purposeful living.
Health and Wellbeing
Last update: June 2022
HEALTH OUTCOMES
Mortality rates, rates of disease, notable changes, and disparities in the health of older adults in Central Indiana.
Last update: June 2022
HEALTH CARE
Availability and use of health care and of home- and community-based services.
Last update: June 2022
CAREGIVING
Caregiving by and for older adults, including the benefits and risks and associated resources.
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Contributors
Central Indiana Senior Fund Advisory Board
Central Indiana Senior Fund Advisory Board
H. Ken Bennett, Center for At-Risk Elders
C. Andrew Class, M.D., St. Vincent Stress Center
Susan Guyett, Retired
Kim Jacobs, Television Producer and Writer
James Leich, Retired President, LeadingAge Indiana
Jane Malkoff, Scout Advocacy
Ellen Miller, UIndy Center for Aging & Community
Keesha Dixon, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis
Candace Preston, Veterans Health Administration
Heather Hershberger, Consultant
State of Aging in Central Indiana Report Advisory Committee
Gerald Ardis, Flanner House
Julie Bednarski, IU School of Health and Human Sciences
Tauhric Brown, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Dawn Butler, IU School of Medicine
Duane Etienne, President Emeritus, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
NiCole Keith, IU Center for Aging Research
Kristen LaEace, Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Aqueasha Martin-Hammond, IU School of Informatics and Computing
Ellen Winchell Miller, Retired Executive Director, UIndy Center for Aging & Community
Dan Mustard, Mill Race Center
Gail Strong, WFYI
Natalie Sutton, Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter
Carolyn Watts, Retired, Indiana Department of Child Services
Ruth Williams, Edna Martin Christian Center
Dustin Ziegler, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Produced by The Polis Center and its partners
Contributing Partners
Unai Miguel Andres, IU School of Medicine
Dan Clark, IUCAR, Regenstrief Institute
Steven Counsell, IUCAR, Regenstrief Institute
Nicole Keith, IU Center for Aging Research (IUCAR), Regenstrief Institute
Breanca Merritt, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Rebecca Nannery, Public Policy Institute (PPI)
Katie Rukes
Melissa Sherman, IUCAR
Kelsie Stringham-Marquis
The Polis Center at IUPUI
Amnah Anwar, Research Assistant
Tabitha Campbell, Event Manager
Jay Colbert, Data Manager
Karen F Comer, Project Director
Matt Dietrich, Senior Research Analyst
Allegra East, Communications Manager
Sharon Kandris, Executive Director
Matt Nowlin, Community Analysis Manager
Jeramy Townsley, Research Analyst
Kim Sarver, Project Manager