The Maturing of America project conducted a survey of around 10,000 local governments. Some of the findings include:
- Although many local governments provide or fund a wide array of services for older residents, project researchers found that only 55% of the communities surveyed provide or fund services that transport older residents to and from locations such as senior centers, grocery stores and pharmacies.
- Only 33% of communities supply “door-to-door” transit services for the elderly.
- Just 35% of communities deliver meals or finance meal delivery programs for the elderly
- Just 33% help modify homes to accommodate the needs of elderly residents who have disabilities.
These are some disconcerting statistics considering the large amount of local governments surveyed. Does your city provide these basic services for the elderly or disabled?
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