LOS ANGELES: A survey of those aged 60 and over, along with various professionals who work with the elderly, to assess the concerns and needs of an aging population revealed that many of the issues revolve around finances and health. But what is especially interesting is that the professionals, ranging from doctors to counselors to money managers, often expressed different views from regular people when it comes to issues that should be addressed. Here are ten significant findings from the survey:
4. Giving up driving. Many people anticipate that they will have to give up driving as they get older, and so they want access to better public transportation. About a third of those surveyed said that providing better public transportation is the single most important thing their community could do to make it easier for them to get around.