Elderly Fear Being Alone

January 17, 2008

Being alone is our biggest worry as we grow old, according to a study.
People are increasingly concerned about becoming isolated and having little contact with friends and family, says the welfare organisation elderlyparents.org.uk.
So lonely - we fear growing old alone

In a study of its clients, the group, which provides advice to children coping with the demands of ageing parents, found 46% of people said being lonely was their main concern about old age.
A further 30% said securing their home against intruders was their greatest anxiety as they approached their twilight years.

In other results, 19% of people worried about managing household chores and 5% feared being unable to contact anyone in an emergency.

Mike Bingham, director of elderlyparents.org.uk, said: "Traditionally, worries about health and maintaining independence are seen as the main concerns of the elderly.

SOURCE: Sky News UK
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"Parents are living longer than ever before" and in an era of increasing financial and social pressure, more and more children are beginning to worry about what the future holds as their parents enter their later years.
This worry has resulted in to what experts are calling; Elderly Parent Responsibility Stress Syndrome, or EPRSS. "
More information from the site: elderlyparents.org.uk