The United States Census Bureau has compiled a data filled report on the over 65 population; this report is largely based on 2010 census data and can be very useful for resource providers of this demographic set. Click on the graphic to download the report.

Here are some of the highlights from this study.

• In 2010, Alzheimer’s disease was the fifth leading cause of death among the older population, up from seventh position in 2000. In contrast to declining mortality from most other causes of death, the death rate for Alzheimer’s rose more than 50 percent from 1999 to 2007.

• Over 38 percent of those aged 65 and over had one or more disabilities in 2010, with the most common difficulties being walking, climbing stairs, and doing errands alone.

• The share of the older population residing in skilled nursing facilities declined from 4.5 percent in 2000 to 3.1 percent in 2010. The share in other long-term care facilities, such as assisted living, has been growing.

• Medicaid funds for long-term care have been shifting away from nursing homes with funding for home- and community based services increasing from 13 percent of total funding in 1990 to 43 percent in 2007.