Infographic: Ages 65+

Infographic showing sources of stress for people 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%