Researchers at McGill University examined social factors that influence the ability of older adults to age in place, revealing significant equity barriers. Despite universal healthcare, the study indicates that older individuals, particularly the highly educated, face unique challenges in remaining at home as they age. The global analysis of data from 55 countries uncovered surprising trends, including that higher education correlates with less likelihood of aging in place due to factors such as family structure and social connections. Those with stronger socio-economic resources or living in urban areas tend to fare better in aging in place.
The main takeaway from our research is that aging in place is not equally accessible to everyone... There's an enormous potential for inequity even here in Canada.
Interestingly, the study found that more highly educated individuals were less likely to age in place than their less-educated counterparts... This is surprising because higher education is usually linked with having more resources.
People with more education tend to have children later in life and have fewer children as a result, which makes it less likely for people with more education to receive care.
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