Most people want the same thing: to be able to live safely, independently, and happily in their own home for as long as possible. But many people worry about losing their independence or having to give up their house as they age.
As part of the We Are Able campaign, we recently ran a survey* among people living in the UK above the age of 50. Our results revealed that 37% of those surveyed were worried about having to stop living independently at home in the future – with 10% of those respondents saying they felt very worried.
Among the predicted causes for people having to stop living independently at home, the top reasons cited were if they required specialist care (68% of respondents), it being a personal choice (19%), and having to give up their home due to financial reasons (18%). While 62% of respondents believed they would likely have to stop living independently after the age of 75, just 8% believed they wouldn’t stop living independently in their home at any age.
And – out of all survey respondents – almost half (45%) believed that society in general tries to encourage people to go into care rather than continuing to live independently at home. So, what can be done to help this?
The We Are Able hub helps to provide a bank of knowledge for those who may be deemed vulnerable to live safely and independently at home. Working alongside our partners, we have built a variety of content to help people live safely and independently at home, hoping to help people remain comfortable in their own homes for longer.
