Survey Results On Aging (communities, fighting, 2013, retired)

[LauraC]

"A recent survey from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), UnitedHealthcare and USA TODAY shows seniors' perspectives on aging and what concerns them has involved to include the importance of seniors' connections with community and family to maintain a strong quality of life...For the second year in a row, our survey found that, overall, seniors are optimistic about aging and about their future."

The New Retirement Outlook: Priorities Shift Among Retirees | Fox Business

The article addresses survey results that deal with:

1. Outlook on aging.
2. How local communities support successful aging
3. Financial preparedness now vs past surveys
4. Big picture hopes and expectations baby boomers look forward to in their golden years
5. Generational differences in aging expectations between boomers/seniors and adults ages 18 - 59 (Only two answers where there was a disparity between the two groups: What "getting old" means and planned sources of financial support for the future.)

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by LauraC

"A recent survey from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), UnitedHealthcare and USA TODAY shows seniors' perspectives on aging and what concerns them has involved to include the importance of seniors' connections with community and family to maintain a strong quality of life...For the second year in a row, our survey found that, overall, seniors are optimistic about aging and about their future."

No! That can't be true! Why, our futures are chock-full of gloom-and-doom, the sky is falling, Danger! Danger, Will Robinson dire warnings and predictions. Just read the Retirement Forum on City-Data. You'll see. We're all gonna die an awful death in a nursing home after bankrupting our family, none of our kids will care and they'll be fighting over what little is left. Just read. You'll see.

Whew! It really felt good to get all of that out. Clears my mind, dontcha know. Now then, back to the business of enjoying our home and community, being retired and not worrying about where our next meal is coming from. Meanwhile we now return you to your regularly scheduled program(ming) and you are free to wander the cabin!