65 Or Older Demographic in United States

• Health-related stressors:

  • Managing multiple chronic conditions and complex medical regimens
  • Pain, mobility limitations, and fatigue that affect daily activities
  • Increased risk of serious illness or complications from infections (e.g., flu, COVID-19)

• Financial and caregiving stressors:

  • Fixed or reduced income, rising healthcare costs, and concerns about outliving savings
  • Dependence on others for tasks, or being a caregiver for a spouse or peers

• Social and isolation stressors:

  • Physical isolation due to mobility or transportation challenges
  • Loss of friends or family members, leading to loneliness and diminished social support

• Cognitive and routine changes:

  • Anxiety about memory, cognitive decline, and loss of independence
  • Adjustment to changes in daily routines, sleep patterns, and activities they enjoy

• Safety and independence stressors:

  • Fear of falls, accidents, or housing safety concerns
  • Decision-making pressure about living arrangements (aging in place vs. assisted living)

• Technology and access stressors:

  • Difficulty using digital tools for health management, telemedicine, and social connection

• Occupational and identity stressors (for those who are still working or volunteering):

  • Retirement transition and finding purpose or meaningful daily structure
  • Workplace discrimination or age-related bias in part-time or volunteer roles

If you’re supporting a 65+ employee or client, consider:

• Simplified, patient-centered communication; confirm understanding
• Flexible scheduling and workload adjustments; opportunities for pacing
• Access to social connection through group sessions or peer support
• Resources for caregiver support and financial planning tools
• Easy-to-use digital health resources and tech assistance

Note: If appropriate, you could explore digital group sessions and assessments from October to support social connection and mental health in this age group.