"The findings come as the U.S. senior population is projected to swell to 82 million by 2050, up from 58 million in 2022. By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. And as older adults aim to live safely and independently, the risks are becoming clearer: 28% of seniors said that aging in place led them to skip medical care in 2025, up six percentage points from the prior year."
"Importantly, financial resources alone don't appear to ease the concern. Respondents who cited aging in place as their main obstacle had an average household income of $81,300, nearly identical to the national sample. Support services could make a difference. Sixty-four percent of seniors said they would use benefits to support independent living if offered by their health insurance in the next 12 months."
"Desired benefits included home-safety upgrades, personal medical alert systems and in-home health care visits. That demand is reinforced by seniors' housing preferences: A Clever Real Estate survey found that 61% of baby boomer homeowners never plan to sell their homes a seven-point jump from 2024. More than half cited their desire to age in place as the main reason. Still, housing costs remain a pressing concern."
The Social Threats to Aging Well in America survey collected responses from 2,200 Americans age 65 and older. The U.S. senior population is projected to grow to 82 million by 2050 from 58 million in 2022, and one in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030. In 2025, 28% of seniors said aging in place led them to skip medical care, up six percentage points from the prior year. Respondents who cited aging in place as their main obstacle had average household incomes similar to the national sample. Sixty-four percent would use insurance-offered benefits such as home-safety upgrades, medical alert systems, and in-home health visits. Thirty-two percent skip care because of economic insecurity.
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