From living longer to living free, people across Asia prioritize health and financial self-sufficiency to pursue independence and avoid burdening loved ones
HONG KONG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As longevity continues to rise across Asia, people are rethinking what it truly means to leave a legacy. Living longer no longer means simply adding years to life. Instead, the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 shows a clear shift in mindset: people across Asia increasingly see independence, good health, financial self‑reliance and freedom from dependency, as the most meaningful inheritance they can leave their families, helping to avoid becoming a burden on loved ones.
