October Health – 2025 Report
55-64 Demographic in United States
For the age group 55-64 in the United States, the leading cause of stress is typically financial concerns, including worries about retirement savings, healthcare costs, and job security. Workplace stress related to job performance, career transition, and age discrimination can also be significant. Offering group sessions through platforms like October can help employees in this demographic manage stress collectively and build resilience.
How mental health affects the 55-64 demographic differently
- Health Concerns: Increased focus on managing chronic conditions or aging-related health issues can cause stress.
- Retirement Planning: Anxiety about financial security and the uncertainty of retirement timing.
- Workplace Changes: Stress from adapting to new technologies or workplace cultures, possibly feeling less valued.
- Caregiving Responsibilities: Balancing care for aging parents and supporting adult children or grandchildren.
- Job Security: Concern about age discrimination or job loss, especially close to retirement age.
- Physical Energy and Stamina: Managing workload with possible decrease in physical energy or endurance.
For workplaces, providing resources like October's digital group sessions on stress management or financial planning could benefit this age group significantly.
Data from October Health
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