Racial and ethnic variances in preparedness for aging in place among US adults ages 50-80.

Robinson-Lane SG, Johnson FU, Tuyisenge MJ, Kirch M, Christensen LL, Malani PN, Solway E, Singer DC, Kullgren JT, Koumpias AM. Racial and ethnic variances in preparedness for aging in place among US adults ages 50-80. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.). 2023 Oct 4; 54:357-364.

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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the preparations made by adults to age in place and identify disparities. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among U.S. adults ages 50-80 years old (n  =  2277). Individual, environmental, social, and community factors influencing readiness for aging in place were examined using chi-square tests and logistic regression. RESULTS: Income, disability status, and household composition, emerged as influential factors, often negatively affecting minority aging. Participants'' consideration of aging in place was related to their disability status (OR 1.80 [1.32, 2.45]) and age (OR age 60-69 2.06 [1.54, 2.74], age 70-80 (OR 1.98 [1.46,2.67]), compared with age 50-59). Indigenous and Black older adults reported significantly higher levels of consideration for aging in place than White older adults (Indigenous OR 7.89 [2.35, 26.42], Black OR 1.71 [1.11, 2.64]). CONCLUSION: Aging in place is best facilitated by inclusive communities that prioritize adaptive homes and accessible community services.