Recent statistics from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show than more and more seniors are living
to celebrate their 100th birthday. A
2014 CDC report indicates that the number of centenarians in the U.S. is 72,197,
which is up 43.6 percent from only 14 years ago in 2000. Back then the number was 50,281. Even farther back in 1980, statistics report that
there were 32,194 American centenarians.
Looking ahead, experts note that we may have as many as 387,000
centenarians by the middle of the century.
Among today’s centenarians, more than 80 percent of them are females.
Experts point to the fact that the
reason why so many seniors are living longer is attributed to getting better
medical care as well as living a healthier lifestyle. One of the contributors to the study, Dr.
Thomas Perls, a geriatrician and director of the New England Centenarian Study
at Boston Medical Center, reports that genetic research shows close to “17
percent of the U.S. population has traits that increase their chances of living
past 100.” He predicts that baby
boomers will significantly increase the number of centenarians as they grow
older.
The report reiterates that in the past
people were susceptible to a number of diseases that no longer constitute as
big of a threat. In addition the study states
that the primary causes of death in centenarians are: heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, cancer, influenza and pneumonia.
Our goal at MorningStar AssistedLiving and Memory Care at Arcadia is to offer seniors a chance to fully enjoy
their retirement years by providing a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and
community with an array of incredible amenities and activities. Furthermore, once you see our community
firsthand, we are confident you will be impressed with our beautiful private suites
and gorgeous common areas.
MorningStar at Arcadia’s distinct
mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other
senior living options. Our foundation is
built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling
to serve. Set in a warm, loving
environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities,
MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to schedule a tour or give us a call to
learn more about the best Phoenix area assisted living community.
Sources:usnews.com/news/blogs/data-mine/articles/2016-01-21/more-americans-are-living-to-be-older-than-100,
reuters.com/article/us-usa-centenarians-idUSKCN0UZ2IR
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