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Elder Care
As we grow older many things we were able to do in the past become harder to do and take care of. As a community it is our job that we do not forget about those who need our help as they grow older. We need to make sure no matter how old you are that you have the same access to help and care as others.
 

Poverty

In Jacksonville, about 12.50% of elderly people were living in poverty in 2022, compared to the Florida poverty rates of 11.0% that same year. As we grow older, we should not have to worry about whether or not we will have a safe place to live. With this increase in poverty levels we need to make sure we are prepared to help those in need so they don't have to live in fear of not being able to have basic necessities.
 

Elder Poverty


Source: Below 100% of Poverty (Aged 65 Years and Older) (Census ACS) - FL Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health | CHARTS
 

Resources For The Elderly

With the rising poverty levels, the elderly need more help than before. In Jacksonville there has been an increase of food stamps provided to the elderly. In 2022 there were 19.6K households with elderly receiving food stamps.
 

Food Stamps Elderly


Source: Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP That Have One or More Persons Aged 60 Years and Older (Census ACS) - FL Health CHARTS - Florida Department of Health | CHARTS