October Health – 2025 Report
55-64 Demographic in United States
The leading cause of stress for the 55-64 age group in the United States is financial concerns, including worries about retirement savings, medical expenses, and job security. Workplace pressures like age discrimination and adapting to new technologies also contribute. Offering digital group sessions on financial and work-life balance stress through platforms like October can be especially helpful for employers supporting this demographic.
How mental health affects the 55-64 demographic differently
- Health Concerns: Increased worry about chronic conditions and physical decline.
- Financial Security: Stress about retirement savings, pensions, and medical expenses.
- Job Security: Concerns about age discrimination or being kept on in a changing workplace.
- Caregiving Responsibilities: Balancing care for aging parents and sometimes adult children.
- Technology Adaptation: Pressure to keep up with new workplace technologies.
- Planning for Retirement: Anxiety about when and how to retire, and identity loss from leaving work.
Data from October Health
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