MedCity News April 7, 2025
Poverty significantly impacts the mental and physical health of older adults. Lack of access to care and unaddressed SDOH issues lead to poorly managed chronic conditions, delays in treatment, medication non-adherence, and lower utilization of preventive services.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in ten older adults in the U.S. — or 5.9 million individuals 65 or over — lives in poverty, although the percentage varies from state to state. In the District of Columbia, it is 22%. Today, poverty in our older population is growing faster than in any other age group.
These alarming statistics highlight a critical public health issue that, when combined with social determinants of health (SDOH) — such as access to healthcare, nutrition,...
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