Feeling good at home
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INDEPENDENT, FIRST AND FOREMOST
To enjoy a healthy life, there’s nothing like living at home for as long as possible. 83% of seniors said they were attached to this aim, compared with 65% of Europeans on average. This score is significantly higher than the figure for under-60s (60%).
This strong attachment to “home sweet home” was particularly marked in the countries of “old Europe”, led by France, Germany and Italy (71%, 69% and 69%). This desire was much more measured in Sweden, the only country where living independently at home was below average (47%).
Fig 18 – Housing preferences in case of loss of autonomy
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This infographic presents the housing preferences in case of loss of autonomy, expressed as a percentage, according to two age groups: under 60 and 60 and over.
Under 60: Stay autonomous at home as long as possible: 60% Be hosted by a loved one: 22% Live in a dedicated structure for people with loss of autonomy: 18%
60 and over: Stay autonomous at home as long as possible: 83% Live in a dedicated structure: 9% Be hosted by a loved one: 8%
The main finding is that, in both age groups, staying at home is the most cited option, with a higher level among people 60 and over.
Source: Toluna.
IMPROVING THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Living independently in one’s own home is only conceivable in a quality living environment. In fact, of all the measures that could improve the situation, 1 in 2 senior citizens favoured adapting the homes of the elderly to make their lives easier and more pleasant.
This was a priority for half of them, mainly in France, the UK and Spain. This was also the main concern for the under-60s, although scores were lower.
Fig 19 – Housing priorities in response to demographic aging
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This infographic shows the declared housing priorities in response to population aging. Two responses were possible. The results are expressed as a percentage for the entire sample and by age group.
Helping older people adapt their current housing: Overall: 42% Under 30: 37% 30-49: 39% 50-59: 43% 60 and over: 50%
Building more residences or housing adapted for seniors: Overall: 34% Under 30: 29% 30-49: 32% 50-59: 36% 60 and over: 41%
Facilitating access to housing close to health services and shops: Overall: 32% Under 30: 32% 30-49: 33% 50-59: 30% 60 and over: 30%
Supporting intergenerational cohabitation or between seniors: Overall: 24% Under 30: 26% 30-49: 25% 50-59: 25% 60 and over: 22%
Encouraging the development of intergenerational housing: Overall: 22% Under 30: 25% 30-49: 24% 50-59: 21% 60 and over: 19%
The top priority cited in all groups concerns adapting existing housing.
Source: Toluna.