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Key Takeaways

Nearly half of adults 65+ say they are aging well

Income has a major impact on how people experience aging

Most Americans say they can control physical health more than appearance or memory

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. population is getting older fast and many Americans are unsure what aging will look like for them, a new national survey shows.

The share of U.S. adults ages 65 and older has jumped from 12.4% in 2004 to 18% in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau .

That rise is driven in part by longer life expectancy, fewer births and the aging of the Baby Boomer generation.

Against that backdrop, researchers at Pew Researc

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