Study: Dwelling Satisfaction Among Older Adults
Released: 2023-09-07
Housing choices and requirements often shift as individuals age, based on personal preferences, proximity to services, functional impairments and financial considerations. Despite shifting needs, older adults are the most satisfied with their current housing situation, by far. In 2021, nearly three-quarters (74%) of adults aged 55 and older rated their dwelling satisfaction as 8.0 or higher on a 10-point scale. This compares with 61% among middle-aged adults (35 to 54 years) and 55% among adults younger than 35 years.
Even among older adults, levels of satisfaction were successively higher with age, going from an average score of 8.0 among those aged 55 to 64 years, to a high of 8.7 for seniors aged 75 years and older.
The drivers of dwelling satisfaction are varied, often changing as a person ages. A new study released today examines these drivers, helping to identify possible gaps between housing needs and reality among the fastest growing segment of Canadian society—adults aged 55 years and older. The study pays special attention to differences across pre-seniors (aged 55 to 64), young seniors (aged 65 to 74) and older seniors (75 years and older).
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By
Statistics Canada
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Published
Oct 05, 2023
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Subject Area
- Housing
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Government
- Health Authorities
- Academics
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Category
- Research & Evidence
- Research & Reports
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