SIT AND BE FIT's primary viewing audience is made up of individuals 50 years and older, who enjoy watching the program in the comforts of their own homes. Our viewing audience also includes individuals with physical limitations, those recovering from surgeries and accidents, as well as those managing chronic conditions. However, don't let this fool you, we're here for anyone who wants to have a great time while exercising!
DID YOU KNOW?
The older population--persons 65 years or older--numbered 35.6 million in 2002. They represented 12.3% of the U.S. population, about one in every eight Americans. The number of older Americans increased by 3.3 million or 10.2% since 1992, compared to an increase of 13.5% for the under-65 population. The number of Americans ages 45-64, who will reach 65 over the next two decades, increased by 38% during this period.
Persons reaching age 65 have an average life expectancy of an additional 18.1 years (19.4 years for females and 16.4 years for males).
By the year 2030, the older population is expected to more than double to 71.5 million.
There were 50,364 persons ages 100 and older in 2002 (0.02% of the total population). This is a 35% increase from the 1990 figure of 37,306.
The median net worth of the elderly household in 2000 was $108,885 as compared to $55,000 for the total population.
Source: Current Population Reports: Net Worth and Asset Ownership of Households: 1998 and 2000, P70-88, May 2003 and related tables
