Southwestern Indiana by
the numbers
Older Adult Population Statistics
26.8%
People 65+ were the fastest growing age group between 2010 and 2021 with a population increase of 26.8% in Southwestern Indiana.
2010
48,896
2021
61,974
Total
number of seniors in all six counties
Adults 65+ in 2021 represented
18.4%
of the total population in Southwestern Indiana
County Increases
from 2010 to 2021
Warrick
Posey
Spencer
Perry
Vanderburgh
Gibson
44.3%
35.6%
28.2%
25%
22.4%
14.8%
Older Adult Population projections
73,256
79,706
in 2025
in 2030
63%
Increase in southwestern Indiana from 2010 to 2030
-111
75
25
77
595
Source: Indiana Business Research Center
Projected Population Change by Age Group, 2010 to 2030
Population Change (thousands)
served in fy22
older adults 50+ depended on
Transportation Services
Free and Unbiased Community Resources and Service Referrals
Nutrition Services
Exercise Classes and Social Interaction
Caregiver Support
Home Modifications
Care Coordination and Person-Centered Planning
Dementia Friends
Online Services
Preventative Health Education
Source: www.stats.indiana.edu
SWIRCA's impact
in the community
Transportation
SWIRCA provides multiple transportation options for seniors, including community transit trip tickets and cab rides, so seniors may access critical health services and participate in meaningful social activities.
In 2021, SWIRCA provided
9,806
TRIp TICKETS
Elder Abuse Prevention
Prevention of elder abuse and educating others about the signs of abuse is an important mission of SWIRCA’s. We work closely with local civic and business organizations, such as Adult Protective Services, to provide community education and trainings.
At least 10% of adults age 65 and older will
experience some form of elder abuse in a given year,
with some older adults simultaneously experiencing
more than one type of abuse.
As an on-the-ground organization with a profound understanding of our local communities, SWIRCA & More effectively addresses the needs of a growing senior population by offering a broad range of support services that focus on tackling critical social determinants of health.
Through proven, trusted methods and collaborative partnerships, SWIRCA continues to deliver more than 25, high-quality individualized services that respond to the unique challenges and demographics of older adults in Southwestern Indiana.
Family Caregivers
Home Modifications
Through programs such as TCare, SWIRCA’s CARE Library, and the Caregiver Support Group, SWIRCA provides caregivers with information and tools that aid them in managing their own physical and emotional well-being.
Home modifications and repair services support residents of all ages and abilities in their desire to age independently and safely at home.
76
In 2021, SWIRCA Assisted
$470 B
individuals with home repairs and modifications
Estimated Economic Value of informal caregivers in US
Special Populations Served
SWIRCA serves many clients younger than 60 years of age, including children and adults at any age with functional and cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses. We also help local veterans, their spouses, and dependents locate medical and caregiving resources and assist them in obtaining benefits.
economic impact
of older adults
SWIRCA & More drastically improves Southwestern Indiana's economy by significantly reducing long-term care, nursing home, and Medicaid and Medicare expenditures. The vast majority of individuals indicate they wish to remain in a community setting. By assisting older adults on the front end, SWIRCA helps seniors to avoid unnecessary and expensive health care costs and supports their wishes to remain at home for as long as possible.
Conservative Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates suggest total long-term care expenditures will increase at a rate of 2.6 percent per year above inflation and will be a
STAGGERING
$270B
By 2030
Total Federal and State Medicaid Spending for Indiana
During 2016 amounted to
$10.45B
and
rose to
In 2019
$13.23B
As Medicaid costs continue to steadily climb year after year, Indiana will be challenged with finding new revenue streams, including tax revenue, to support these costs.
Nursing home care costs tax-payers in Indiana approximately
$6,000
per month
whereas home community-based services, like those offered through SWIRCA, averages
$600
per month
Food insecurity is estimated to result in
$77B
in excess health care expenditures annually among the elderly,
including inpatient admissions and emergency room visits.
Older Adults Contribute
$1B
Annually to their community through paid and unpaid work