Infographic: Ages 65+

Details of infographic from APA’s October 2023 Stress in America survey

Major stressors

Percentage who rate as a significant stressor

• The economy: 47%
• Health-related stressors: 45%

More adults 65+ tend to report pushing through stress

Agree they can get things done even when feeling stressed

• Ages 18–34: 71%
• Ages 35–44: 71%
• Ages 45–64: 73%
• Ages 65+: 78%

Agree that when they feel stressed, they can get over it quickly

• Ages 18–34: 51%
• Ages 35–44: 59%
• Ages 45–64: 59%
• Ages 65+: 71%

Agree their problems are not “bad enough” to be stressed about because they know others have it worse

• Ages 18–34: 65%
• Ages 35–44: 63%
• Ages 45–64: 67%
• Ages 65+: 74%