AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Only 3.6% of people over 65 years old are in nursing homes. Elderly men are likely to live with a spouse while elderly women are more likely to live alone. 4 in 5 older adults will battle at least one chronic condition or illness such as heart disorders, arthritis, or osteoporosis. 50% will battle at least two.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Only 3.3% of people 65 and over live in nursing homes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Six-in-ten adults ages 50 to 64 live near at least some extended family, compared with 53% of those 18 to 29, 52% of those 30 to 49 and 55% of those 65 and older.

Detailed explanation-4: -Globally, living in extended-family households – those that include relatives such as grandchildren, nephews and adult children’s spouses – is the most common arrangement for people 60 and older.

Detailed explanation-5: -Long-Term Care Statistics by Nursing Home Population There are over 810, 000 people living in assisted living facilities in the United States. 4% of U.S. seniors live in nursing homes. 2% of U.S. seniors live in assisted living facilities.