Secondary Data

Population 65 and older
12% Central LA
12% LA
13% Nation

Behavioral Risk Factor Survey

75.5% retired
57.8% had at least a high school education
88.3% owned their own homes
22.5% mental health not good at some point in the past month
46.3% physical health not good at some point in the past month
54.5% informed of high blood pressure
39.7% informed of high cholesterol
15.8% informed of diabetes
83.5% felt quite safe or extremely safe in their neighborhoods
33.0% need assistance with routine activities
17.0% need assistance with personal care
34.5% report activities being limited because of impairment or health problems vs. 14.7% Nation

Community Perceptions

Crime and victimization
Fear of retaliation for reporting crime activity
Need for assisted living facilities
Limited transportation
Deteriorating neighborhoods
High cost of medication
Lack of health insurance