Longevity Blind Spot Involves Caregiving Needs
US adults are underprepared to live well as they age, with the biggest "longevity blind spot" being planning for future caregiving needs, according to a new survey of 1,300 adults.
The Longevity Preparedness Index, released by John Hancock and MIT AgeLab, reveals this lack of preparation as the older adult population is projected to surge to 82 million by 2050.
The biggest "longevity blind spot" involves planning for their future potential caregiving needs.
Author's summary: US adults are underprepared for aging and caregiving needs.