United States of Aging Survey Reveals Optimistic Boomers and Seniors
Courtesy NCOA
in conjunction with United Healthcare sponsored a survey conducted by
Penn Schoen Berland that included 2,250 U.S. adults aged 60 and older
who shared their perspectives on their own individual readiness for
aging as well as their perceptions of their community’s resources for
senior residents. Top line results reveal that:
- Seniors and baby boomers expect their lives to improve as they grow older.
- A significant minority of respondents feel less secure: about one in
four report trouble with current monthly living expenses; one-third say
they will not be able to afford future long-term care services; and 72%
of those who make less than $30,000 per year live with a chronic health
condition. - Perceptions of community services for older Americans vary; boomers
are less confident than older respondents that their community will
provide the services they need to maintain health and independence.
or somewhat easy to pay their monthly living expenses now, but almost
one in four (24 percent) are not confident that their income will be
sufficient to continue to meet their monthly expenses over the next five
to 10 years.
caregiver in their lives. Close to one-third (28 percent) of seniors say
they serve as a caregiver for someone else.
over the next five to 10 years. Finances also play a role in this
decision. The vast majority of all age groups report high levels of
confidence that they will be able to stay in their homes without having
to make any significant home modifications.
they are satisfied with the resources and services their community
offers now, almost one quarter (23 percent) have little or no confidence
that these resources will be available over the next five to 10 years.
healthier than ever. More than three in four seniors aged 60 to 69
expect their quality of life to stay the same or get better over the
next five to 10 years. More than eight in 10 agree with the statement,
―I have a strong sense of purpose and passion about my life and my
future. A large majority of older Americans give themselves high marks
when it comes to maintaining their physical and mental health.
Ninety-two percent report that they manage their stress levels well.
optimistic public that was somewhat in denial of just what it will take
to age.
2012-11-05 09:05:05
Source: http://anthonyssong.blogspot.com/2012/11/united-states-of-aging-survey-reveals.html
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