Almost two-thirds (65%) of adults want to age in place, but only one-third (33%) believe they will be able to do so, according to the results of a survey released Tuesday.
Independent market research company Edelman Intelligence interviewed a sample of 2,750 adults on behalf of Fresenius Medical Care North America, a provider of products and services for people living with kidney failure.
The biggest factors affecting the likelihood of aging in place were food insecurity (50%), health literacy (47%) and housing security (46%), the survey found. Having a strong caregiver network also is important, researchers said. Thirty-four percent of respondents said they are caring for a family member with a chronic health condition such as diabetes (25%), hypertension (22%) or a mental health condition (17%).
“With adults living longer than ever before and a looming shortage in caregivers, it is critical for the healthcare community to commit to a future where older adults can age on their own terms,” FMCNA CEO Bill Valle said.
See the full survey results here.
