Prospect of moving to a care home frightens two thirds of Britons - The Guardian 3rd December 2007

Britons are living in fear of growing old in a society that fails to respect the over-65s or provide adequate support for those in need, a Guardian poll reveals today. It found a country struggling to come to terms with demographic pressures that are set to see an increase in the number of older people by more than 60% over the next 25 years, putting a huge strain on the resources of the welfare state. The ICM poll found: · 40% of Britons fear being lonely in their old age

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