Ongoing living assistance needed for aging people in 5 years in U.S. 2015

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 15, 2015
This survey depicts the opinions of respondents in the U.S., aged 40 years and older, on the need of care for an aging family member or close friend in the next five years. The survey shows that 47 percent of respondents believed that its not too likely that any of their family members or close friends would need ongoing living assistance within the next five years.

How likely do you think it is that an aging family member or close friend will need ongoing living assistance in the next five years?

CharacteristicPercentage of respondents
Extremely likely/Very likely 27%
Somewhat likely 22%
Not too likely/Not very likely 47%
Dont know/Refuse 4%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Percentage of respondents27%27%22%22%47%47%4%4%Extremely likely/Very likelySomewhat likelyNot too likely/Not very likelyDont know/Refuse
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Release date

2015

Region

United States

Survey time period

spring 2015

Number of respondents

1,735 respondents

Age group

40 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Original question: "How likely do you think it is that an aging family member or close friend will need ongoing living assistance in the next five years?"

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