¶ … Elderly in Monrovia, CA
The population of people aged 65 years or greater is steadily escalating, as baby boomers come of age. It is estimated that this age bracket accounts for 10% of the total world population, and is statistically increasing. As this sector of the population steadily increases, there are of course, accompanying health care issues: osteoarthritis, cardiac and kidney issues, Alzheimer's or dementia, and an ever-growing problem with depression. For this essay, we will concentrate on several health issues that plague seniors nationally, but will specifically focus on the aging population over 65 in Monrovia, California.
Monrovia is a smallish city located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County. Monrovia was settled in the late 1800s as a central hub for the growing orange grove industry, but has now become more of a bedroom community that supports the urban sprawl of the valley area. Monrovia's population has held steady since the 2000 census, growing only .6%. The city's median age is 38, and families represent 67% of the population. There are more people of Hispanic origin (37%) in Monrovia, with other at 25%, white at 20%, Asian at 9%, and Black at 8%. Income for Monrovia, though, is a bit higher than the U.S. national average, and higher than Los Angeles County: Monrovia $63,383, U.S. Average $60,374, and Los Angeles County $58, 647. 46% of the population are married couples, 33% non-families, and almost 9% are families or singles who are 65 years of age or older (MuniNet, City of Monrovia Guide, U.S. Census Bureau).
Because of Monrovia's proximity to Los Angeles, it does have a propensity for a higher than average air pollution risk, and its location on near the San Andreas fault gives it an earthquake likelihood over 7 times the national average. Average yearly rainfall is 24," the national average 39" -- and temperatures range from the mid-upper 30s in January to the low 80s in July, making the city a bit more evenly temperate than many in the Los Angeles basin. Cost of living is 63% higher than the national average, with the bulk of that increase coming in general consumer expenditures. Crime in general is 4% below the national average, but 52% higher for vehicle theft and 46% higher for robbery (PropertyMaps, 2007).
Monrovia is a somewhat typical smaller Southern California city that still has the flavor of a smaller town with organic and farmer's markets, local arts and festivals, and a more localized education system. As noted in the crime statistics, however, it has not escaped the rise in vehicular crime, but is far safer than most of Los Angeles County for violent crime. Monrovia is served by a community hospital and several health care clinics, albeit relatively small with 50 active beds. The hospital does support Medicare and Medicaid, and has 30 full time Registered Nurses on staff, updated accreditation, but is considered a short-term care facility by licensing boards (HospitalData.Com, 2007).
There is only one Senior Center in Monrovia, with several other organizations close by in El Monte and Baldwin Park. There are, however, 4-6 organizations that, through volunteer or federal funding, do provide outreach programs for the elderly, with Catholic Social Services providing the bulk of non-governmental care (Monrovia's population is almost 70% Catholic) (Monrovia Community Organizations, 2007). As of 2006, there were 85 seniors in nursing homes, 76 people in group homes, and 73 people in noninstitutional group quarters (CityData.com, 2006).
Key findings for the area (Los Angeles County which also correlates to Monrovia) show the following based on populations over 65, ranked male and female, and ranged for the 4 major groups studied in the research:
Figure 1 -- Overall Mortality in Los Angeles County
Cause of Death
Overall & Average Age of Death
Male
Female
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Heart Disease
1-33%
Age: 74
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cancer
2-23%
Age: 70
2
2
2
2
2
2
Stroke
3-7%
Age: 78
3
3
3
3
3
3
Respiratory Disease
4-5%
Age: 77
4
4
4
5
5
Pneumonia and Influenza
5-4%
Age: 72
6
5
5
4
Alzheimer's
10-1.5%
Age: 85
8
Note: If blank, does not fit into the top 10 causes of death for that population, Source: "Mortality in Los Angeles County," Centers for Public Health, 2001.
Figure 2 -- Overall Mortality Ranking of National Causes of Death in Senior Populations and Comparisons With Los Angeles County -- Top Six Causes (2002)
Cause of Death
National/%
LA Cty/%
National
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