On Second Thought

Why More Elderly Americans Opt To 'Age In Place'


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Demographers call it a "silver tsunami. " Ten-thousand baby boomers turn 65 each day, according to Pew Research , and 90 percent of homeowners of retirement age say they want to spend their twilight years at home, according to the AARP . Whether it's the high cost of assisted living and long-term care or fears of lost independence or comfort, "aging in place" is now the biggest trend in senior living.
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