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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 20, 2025

5 min

What State Has the Most Elderly? Total Population vs. Percentage

According to the Administration for Community Living, the U.S. population aged 65 and over reached 57.8 million in 2022. When asking **what state has the most elderly?**, the answer is more complex than a single state, as it depends on whether you mean total number or highest percentage.

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Oct 15, 2025

4 min

What percentage of Maine's population is elderly? A deep dive into Maine's aging demographics

With a median age of 44.8 years, Maine is the oldest state in the U.S.. This demographic reality prompts the question: **What percentage of Maine's population is elderly?** Understanding this number and its implications is crucial for planning services, resources, and policy for the state’s burgeoning senior population.

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