San Geronimo and Nicasio Valley Older Adult Needs Assessmen…

FINANCIAL SECURITY

While 66 percent of respondents have social security and 37% are still employed many self-employed individuals are making just enough to pay their rent and worry that if they lost the ability to work they would have no income. Rental income sustains many residents, but financial insecurity ranks as the second most prevalent concern for residents. “ AGING GREAT IDEA! (IF IN A PLACE WHERE IT IS FINANCIALLY OR ECONOMICALLY PRACTICAL).“ About 24% of residents asked for education and information on: Money Management Completing legal forms Tax Preparation Avoiding Scams/Fraud Insurance selection DIFFICULTY PAYING FOR EXPENSES IN LAST YEAR

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Response

%

Food

39 8.65

Medical Needs

25 5.54

Debts

43 9.53

Housing

36 7.98

Senior Congregate Meal

Transportation

26 5.76

ACCORDING TO THE MARIN COUNTY OLDER NEEDS ASSESSMENT 47% OF

Heat and Electricity 48 10.64

Childcare

4 0.89

RESPONDENTS SAY IT IS DIFFICULT TO LIVE ON THEIR TOTAL INCOME NOW 8

Other

30 3.65

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SAN GERONIMO/NICASIO VALLEY ASSESSMENT

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