Seniors Want to Age in Place, Don’t Ask for Help
• The vast majority of seniors (89%) say the ability to age in place - or live independently and remain in one’s home - is very important, but more than half of those surveyed (53%) are concerned with their ability to do so.
• Seniors cite three primary concerns that could jeopardize their ability to live independently: health problems (53%); memory problems (26%); and inability to drive and/or get around (23%).
• Seniors say they do not expect nor do they receive much support from those around them:
o The majority of seniors (55%) view themselves as very independent in that they receive no assistance from their children and seem content with that fact.
o The vast majority (75%) said their children are involved “enough” in their life.
• Seniors who do require help from others receive assistance with household maintenance (20%), transportation (13%) and healthcare (8%). Very few (1%) reported receiving financial support.

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