Home Health Care News September 27, 2021
Joyce Famakinwa

The COVID-19 emergency has only strengthened the desire seniors have to age in place — an already favorable position among older adults. In fact, over 90% of seniors prefer to remain in their homes as opposed to moving into an assisted living facility, a new survey from American Advisors Group (AAG) found.

“For seniors, the comfort, safety and independence of their home outweigh the desire to move,” Martin Lenoir, chief marketing officer at AAG, said in a press release.

As part of its survey, AAG polled over 1,500 participants between the ages of 60 and 75, gathering data that examined how meaningful “the home” is to U.S. seniors.

Overall, about 70% of seniors have severe needs for long-term services and...

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