October 29, 2007

Seniors want to stay in their homes, study says

Most senior citizens want to age in place, a new study found.

A total of 89% of seniors want to grow old without leaving their home, according to the study, "Aging in Place in America," commissioned by Clarity and The EAR Foundation. The study also said that a large majority (82%) of baby boomers fear their parents will be mistreated in a nursing home. More than 800 seniors 65 and older and baby boomers were polled for the study. The independent research company, Prince Market Research, a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations, conducted the research.

Some other study findings: Seniors' biggest fears are loss of independence and entering a nursing home, and half of seniors are willing to use new technologies to foster independence, including having sensors installed in their homes to monitor their health.

For full report visit www.clarityproducts.com/research.
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