AARP Survey: Health is top concern among 50-plus Nevadans
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the top concern for Nevadans age 50 and older, according to a survey released Thursday.
AARP released its statewide survey that looks at the challenges, concerns and dreams of older adults in the state. The telephone survey was made up of 401 random Nevada residents aged 50 and over was conducted between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31. It has sampling error of plus or minus five percent.
More than 9 in 10 Nevada adults 50 and over say that staying healthy (98 percent), staying mentally sharp (95 percent) and having adequate health insurance (88 percent) are extremely or very important to them.
More than 8 in 10 say that receiving Medicare when needed (85 percent) is extremely or very important. Spending time with family and friends (87 percent), receiving Social Security when needed (83 percent) and protecting themselves from consumer fraud (76 percent) rounded out the top seven most important issues for respondents.
However, when it came to being prepared to meet those goals the news wasn’t so good. Roughly one third said they had all they needed to stay physically healthy (32 percent), stay mentally sharp (35 percent) or have adequate health care coverage (33 percent.). Many also indicated that their needs were not met spending quality time with family and friends (33 percent).
Even fewer said they have everything they need in regards to Medicare (22 percent) and Social Security (25 percent).
“Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised to see that almost every Nevadan 50-plus says staying healthy mentally and physically is a big concern,” said AARP Nevada State Director Carla Sloan.
“But it is shocking that so many don’t feel that they have what they need to meet those goals.” AARP’s work in Carson City is one important part of the ongoing effort to help older Nevadans and their families feel more secure, as are the services AARP offers at the local level — such as AARP’s Tax Aide tax preparation service and seminars for older job seekers.
“While the state economy is beginning to improve slowly, many people are still struggling to make ends meet,” said Sloan. “Older Nevadans are concerned about the services and programs that protect the health and safety of our communities. It’s clear that AARP should continue our work to make sure that our 304,000 members in Nevada have a voice and a role in protecting the future of our state.”
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