Senior aging and independence

Commentary January 15, 2008 at 07:00 PM
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  • 89%: Percentage of seniors willing to use adaptive technology to maintain their independence as they age.
  • 26%: Percentage of seniors who rate loss of independence as their greatest fear. Only 3 percent listed death as their greatest fear.
  • 94%: Percentage of boomers who feel it is very important for seniors to stay in their homes as they age.
  • 63%: Percentage of boomers who are providing for their senior parents to be able to age-in-place.

Source: Clarity/EAR Foundation