Older Americans value independence
Americans aged 65 plus fear their loss of independence more than death.
Giving up driving and moving into a nursing home were other significant fears, but just three per cent of seniors said that death was their biggest fear.
A survey by Clarity and EAR Foundation looked at the attitudes of seniors (65 and over) and their baby boomer children towards ageing in place.
The findings showed that ageing in place was a priority to the majority of American seniors for themselves and their baby boomer kids (who were asked about their parents).
Assistive technology showed promise as both generations were open to its use to enable independence.
Half of the seniors said they would be willing to use technology to monitor their health and safety in the home.
Half of the baby boomers said they would be keen to have such technology assist their senior parents, however just 14% said they actively sought out such technology for them.
