Enid and George, married 52 years, have been living in the same home for the past 30 years. They have a comfortable retirement,
and when they need help with something, they can rely on their middle-aged children or young adult grandchildren. However, Enid and George are fiercely independent, providing much more care than they receive. This couple's experience is _____ among elders.
According to <em>Aging Place in America</em>, a 2007 study on elders' attitudes, most elder citizens are more afraid of losing their independence than of dying. When asked what was their biggest fear, 26% of those surveyed said that they fear not being independent the most, with only 3% worried about death. In the same vein, 89% said that they want to grow old on their own home, and 55% said they don't receive significant care from their adult children, but are content with it. As shown in the study, Enid and George's fiercely independent attitude is very common.
