This document summarizes key findings from a research study about aging in place conducted among seniors aged 65+ and baby boomers with aging parents. The study found that seniors greatly value independence and aging in place but have concerns about health issues preventing this. They receive limited support from family. About half are comfortable with technology. Baby boomers are also very concerned about their parents' ability to age in place and their health, mobility, and safety. However, over a third provide no help to parents despite interest in technologies to help monitor them.

1. Clarity Final Report: Aging in Place in America Prepared by: August 20, 2007

2. Dan Prince President [email_address] David Butler Vice President [email_address] Prince Market Research 200 31 st Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203 Toll Free: 800.788.7728 Phone: 615.292.4860 Fax: 615.292.0262 www.PMResearch.com

6. Key Findings: Seniors

11. Key Findings: Baby Boomers

17. Detailed Findings: Seniors Note: Not all percentages will equal 100% due to rounding of individual answers.

20. Importance of Living Independently

22. Concern for Own Ability to Live Independently

24. Issues that Jeopardize Independent Living

26. Level of Children’s Involvement in Your Life

28. People Providing Help

30. Types of Assistance

32. Comfort With: Personal Computer

34. Comfort With: Email

36. Comfort With: Internet

38. Comfort With: Telephone

40. Comfort With: Answering Machine/Voicemail

42. Comfort With: Cell Phone

44. Comfort With: Home Security System

46. Comfort With: Home Electronics

48. Attitude Towards New Technologies

50. Reaction to Sensors in the Home

52. Reaction to Camera in the Home

54. Technology Aimed at Helping Seniors

56. Fears: Loss of Family/Friends

58. Fears: Loss of Independence

60. Fears: Giving Up Driving

62. Fears: Moving Into a Nursing Home

64. Fears: Isolation

66. Fears: Falling/Getting Sick and No One Knowing

68. Fears: Death

70. What They Fear Most

77. Detailed Findings: Baby Boomers Note: Not all percentages will equal 100% due to rounding of individual answers.

81. Importance of Parents Living Independently

83. Concern for Ability of Parents to Live Independently

85. Concerns: Might Be Sad to Lose Their Independence

87. Concerns: Might Be Mistreated in a Facility

89. Concerns: Might Dislike Living in a Facility

91. Concerns: Might Be Scared to Leave Their Home

93. Concerns: I Might Have to Financially Support Them

95. Concerns: Might Have to Move In With Me

97. Concerns: Might Be Angry if They Can’t Live With Me

99. Likely to Prevent This: Health Problems

101. Likely to Prevent This: Inability to Drive/Get Around

103. Likely to Prevent This: Memory Problems

105. Likely to Prevent This: Isolation/Loneliness

107. Likely to Prevent This: Lack of Support/Assistance

109. Likely to Prevent This: Financial Problems

111. Concerns: Their Health

113. Concerns: Avoiding Falls

115. Concerns: Their Driving

117. Concerns: Getting Out and About

119. Concerns: Remembering Medication

121. Concerns: Managing their Home/Apartment

123. Concerns: Remembering to Turn Off Stove/Oven

125. Concerns: Communicating with Friends and Family

127. Concerns: Other Safety/Security Issues

129. Concerns: Overall Ability to Live Independently

131. Most Concerned About

133. Level of Involvement in Their Life

135. Checking In

137. Type of Help Provided

139. Wish to Monitor Parents Better

141. Interest in Technology to Monitor Parents

143. Technology Aimed at Helping Seniors

145. Reaction to Sensors in the Home

147. Reaction to Camera in the Home

149. Looked for Tech Products for Seniors

151. Where They Looked for Tech Products for Seniors

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