Scripps Gerontology Center

Fast Facts about Aging in Ohio

Demographics

How many older people live in Ohio? How will these numbers change as the baby boomers age?

How many older Ohioans might be expected to need long-term care in the future?

What are some of the most significant trends related to Ohio's total and aging populations?

Which Ohio counties will have the largest increase in its age 60+ population by the year 2020?

Which Ohio counties had the largest number of citizens age 60+ in 2000?

Which Ohio counties had the highest proportion of their population age 60+ in 2000?

How will the numbers of moderately and severely disabled Ohioans age 60+ change between the years 2000 and 2020?

Is there a relationship between aging and disability among Ohio's population age 60+?

Is there a relationship between aging and poverty among Ohio's population age 60+?

How does the marital status of men and women compare among Ohio's population age 60+?

Is there a relationship between gender and living alone among Ohio's population age 60+?

 

Nursing homes and nursing home residents

How have the demographic characteristics of Ohio's nursing home residents changed between the years 1994 and 2004?

How has Ohio's nursing home utilization changed between 1993 and 2003?

How has the nursing home payer mix changed over the last 10 years (1993-2003)?

How are families of Ohio nursing facility residents involved in their care?

How is nursing facility care paid for?

What are the most prevalent nursing facility deficiencies in Ohio and nationally?

Where might one find information about specific nursing facilities in Ohio and nationwide?

What are the occupancy rates of Ohio nursing homes?

How many nursing facilities are in Ohio?

What are the major characteristics of Ohio’s nursing facilities? (size, affiliation, cost)

What does nursing facility care cost in Ohio?

 

Ohio's PASSPORT program

What are some of the demographic characteristics of Ohio's PASSPORT participants?

How has the utilization of Ohio's PASSPORT program changed between the years 1994 and 2004?

How impaired are Ohio's PASSPORT consumers?

What types of services do PASSPORT consumers receive? What proportion of total service costs does each service represent?

What is Ohio’s PASSPORT program and who uses it?


Other

How has Ohio responded to the Olmstead decision?

How much does long-term care insurance cost in Ohio?

Where do older Ohioans who are severely disabled receive care?

 

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