Crime Tops Seniors’ List of Worries

While the rest of the world worries about their computers crashing, America’s senior citizens have other concerns for 2000.

More than 50% of older Americans find crime to be “the most pressing issue America will face” next year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Senior Network, a consulting service that specializes in the over-50 population. The threat of violence (31%) and war (12%) ranked second and third.

“Considering we have seen the strongest economy and lowest crime rates in years, it is fascinating that this generation of Americans has these fears,” said Norman Sherman, managing director of the Senior Network.

Respondents, who averaged 68 years of age, feel crime will also be the biggest problem for their grandchildren’s generation. Concerns about the environment (29%) and their grandchildren’s careers and employment (17%) were also cited as problems for the future.