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How old do you feel? A new survey finds that Americans over the age of 45, on average, feel 12 years older than their actual age.
In a survey of 2,000 Americans age 28 and older, split evenly across generations, 55% of those who feel older than their chronological age blamed joint pain, and 45% said it interfered with their daily life.
The majority of Americans (85%) experience some form of joint pain, but half of them are unaware that there is a direct correlation between increasing muscle strength and reducing joint pain. Fewer than half (47%) feel optimistic that they will find lasting pain relief.
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In a survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Motive Health, Inc., people who feel older than their chronological age said it manifests itself in bodily pain (55%), getting tired easily (48%) and feeling less active overall (31%).
47% said they don’t feel their age, and 50% of Gen X and older generations said they feel out of touch with their chronological age.
Half of Baby Boomers, 54% of Silent Generation members, and 45% of Gen Xers said they feel different from their chronological age.
Baby Boomers reported feeling like they are an average of 14 years older than their chronological age, while Silent Generation respondents reported feeling like they are an average of 12 years older than their chronological age, and Gen Xers reported feeling like they are an average of 10 years older.
Losing routine can be difficult for those who feel that joint pain is a part of aging, with 71% of people ignoring their joint pain so they can carry on with their normal activities.
“Many people don’t realize how much joint pain can impact their lives until they experience it themselves,” commented Rob Morocco, president and CEO of Motive Health, Inc. “Losing mobility and independence due to joint pain is frustrating and undoubtedly leaves many people feeling older than they actually are. Fortunately, technology exists to help relieve pain now and prevent pain in the future, helping many people live their best lives.”
The survey also found that nearly half of Americans (47%) don’t tell others when they’re in pain because they fear they will be seen as too old or frail (19%), taking it all on themselves (18%) or overreacting (18%).
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45% of people feel that their joint pain has forced them to stop doing things they love, and 23% feel that their joint pain has prevented them from keeping personal or professional commitments, causing them to let those around them down.
Knee pain specifically affects about 40% of Americans, many of whom have had to rethink significant lifestyle changes to accommodate reduced mobility, including where they live (25%), where they work (22%), and how they get around (17%).
Nearly everyone across all demographics (98%) said they would be more positive about the future if they didn’t have knee pain.
More than half (54%) said they would be willing to make corresponding changes to their diet or exercise, and 52% would be willing to try physiotherapy or home exercise.
60% of respondents said they are likely to incorporate new technology into their home health care to treat joint pain.
“Having joint pain can make you feel like your life has come to a halt, but the great thing is there are ways to get active again,” Morocco added. “For example, research shows that building muscle strength is key to solving joint pain. With this knowledge, we now have solutions to help people with joint pain regain their strength and get back to living a fulfilling, active life.”
Research Methodology:
This random double opt-in survey 2,000+ American Millennials Commissioned move while May 14 and May 21, 2024. The survey was conducted by market research company Talker Research, whose team are members of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the European Society for Public Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).
