According to a survey conducted in March 2021 in the United States, the biggest concern about growing older was the loss of independence. At that time, 39 percent of respondents stated to be greatly concerned about losing their independence when growing older. Being able to pay for care was the second biggest concern for respondents.
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AP-NORC. (May 1, 2021). Share of the U.S. adult population that has a great or moderate concern about growing older as of March 2021, by concern [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1249515/concerns-about-growing-older-among-the-american-adult-population/
AP-NORC. "Share of the U.S. adult population that has a great or moderate concern about growing older as of March 2021, by concern." Chart. May 1, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 01, 2026. /statistics/1249515/concerns-about-growing-older-among-the-american-adult-population/
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