As our society ages, a number of older adults are living longer; they are healthy and taking better care of themselves, and they still want to remain in the workforce. Many Americans own their own home. They are able to care for themselves and would prefer to not live in senior housing or any type of assisted living situation. They don't want to have to rely too much on their adult children either, as they know their adult children are busy with work and their families. When examining these trends, what emerges as a preference for many older adults?

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Many older adults prefer to "age in place," meaning they want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, rather than moving to senior housing or assisted living. They want to maintain their independence and not rely too heavily on their adult children.

As Our Society Ages, a Number of Older Adults Are