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D M Cutler1

  • 1Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

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|January 31, 2002
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Elderly disability has significantly declined due to medical and behavioral advances. Continued improvements may moderate future healthcare spending increases and potentially raise retirement ages.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Economics

Background:

  • The prevalence of disability among the elderly population has been a growing concern.
  • Understanding trends in elderly disability is crucial for healthcare planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze evidence on changes in disability rates among the elderly.
  • To examine the implications of these changes for healthcare spending and retirement age.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence and data on elderly disability trends.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to changes in disability, including medical technology and behavioral shifts.

Main Results:

  • Significant decline in elderly disability, exceeding 1% annually over recent decades.

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  • Strong correlation between disability reduction and advancements in medical technology and behavioral changes.
  • Potential moderating effect on projected healthcare spending increases, though not complete elimination.

    • Conclusions:

    • Improvements in elderly health and function are evident.
    • Continued disability declines could influence future healthcare expenditure and facilitate later retirement ages.