Study: Indiana falls short in providing active lifestyle for older residents

SAN FRANCISCO (WISH) — A company that operates an online platform for “senior living” services doesn’t recommend Indiana based on federal data.

A Seniorly study ranked Indiana as the ninth worst state for older people seeking an active lifestyle, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistic and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The study analyzed six factors across the 50 states and Washington, D.C., including physical activity, health, life expectancy, and access to fitness centers, golf courses, and parks. Indiana’s poor ranking was attributed to a high percentage of physically inactive older residents, and a low life expectancy of 65…

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