As Americans grow older they want to remain in their own homes, and many say they are modifying their residences to enable them to do so.
More than 8 in 10 respondents age 45 and over (including many Baby Boomers) - and more than 9 in 10 of those 65 and over - say they would like to stay where they are for as long as possible.
Even if they should need help caring for themselves, 82% would prefer not to move from their current homes.
The nationwide telephone survey of 2,000 midlife and older Americans, conducted in November-December 1999, also found that:
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