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1 Issues Concerning the Aging Population Presented by Jan Figart, Associate Director, Community Service Council To the Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce April 11, 2013

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4 The aging population in Tulsa County is predominantly female, many live alone and over a third have a disability Source: US Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey.

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6 Inadequate assisted living and other housing services available to meet growing needs of elderly AND Inadequate health care workforce available to serve growing needs of the elderly

7 Selected Health Indicators for Persons 65+ in Tulsa County, 2007-2009 Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, OK2SHARE, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey Data.

8 Mortality Rates by Cause for Persons 65+, Tulsa County, 2009 Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health, OK2SHARE, Mortality Data.


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