For anyone, preserving their independence and maintaining control of their lives is important. The same holds true for elderly folks who prefer to live independently rather than live in care homes or nursing homes.
This is understandable since even at an older age, folks prefer to live as they please. Aside from that, there is the matter of cost and the thought of being holed up in a whole new environment. Hence, it is not surprising that research by the Pew Research Center showed an almost majority of US adults were not keen on living in care homes.
