Older adults are important members of our community We ensure they are also engaged members 2060
The U.S. population is aging. The older adult population in San Mateo, like the rest of the country, is growing.
2040
Americans are living longer, healthier lives but older adults will need assistance with health care, transportation, and other basics of daily life as 2020 they age.
79
Life expectancy in America has been increasing. It’s now 79 years.
10,000
46 million 46 million Americans (15%) are 65 and older
10,000 Americans turn 65 every day
The US population 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million to 98 million in the next 4 decades.
Older adults Are lonely Social isolation is common
Loneliness and isolation are associated with increased physical and mental health problems, including dying younger and experiencing cognitive decline (loss of memory and thinking skills).
40%
of older adults experience significant loneliness.
28%
adults 65+ live alone
15
80%
have a chronic condition or illness
The health risks of prolonged isolation are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes (3/4 of a pack) a day.
25%
experience some mental disorder
We Provide Support
No help Helped a little Helped a lot
And it’s working! Our participants report that the program has helped.
I look forward to seeing my counselor very much as she y. brings me much jo Better about self
Counseling Participant
More safe
More More Less sad supported positive about current life
Less stressed
Less lonely
Our program is impactful and valuable.
97% of our clients consider the program valuable.
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Our program is rewarding. Our 100+ Senior Peer Counselors help older adults stay connected while learning about healthy aging themselves.
75%
of volunteers were very satisfied with the program.
98%
of volunteers would refer others to volunteer with the program.
Volunteer Senior Peer Counselor
Contact Us With a growing older adult population, we are working hard to meet the need. If you would like to support our efforts to ensure older adults live healthy, vibrant lives please contact us.
PeninsulaFamilyService.org 24 Second Avenue San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 403-4300 info@PeninsulaFamilyService.org
