Policy and Research Questions and Answers
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Q: How can I access research and Public Policy Institute studies
conducted by AARP?
A. Visit Policy & Research to find
online versions of all publicly available AARP research, including member and
non-member surveys, Public Policy Institute reports, Issue Briefs and Data
Digests.
Q: How can I obtain multiple print copies of AARP research
studies?
A. All of AARP's research and Public Policy Institute
studies are available on Policy & Research as pdf and, in some cases, html files. Selected
studies are also available in print, as indicated by ordering instructions at
the end of those publications' html files.
Q: How can I learn about newly released AARP research and Public
Policy Institute studies?
A. Go to the What's New list in Policy & Research or
subscribe to the biweekly Policy & Research email newsletter; for more
immediate notification, add the Policy & Research RSS
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Q: How do I subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) the Policy &
Research biweekly email newsletter?
A. To subscribe to the Policy
& Research email newsletter, go to our email newsletter signup page and
follow the three easy steps. To unsubscribe, follow the directions at the end of
each newsletter.
Q: How can I obtain a copy of the AARP Thesaurus of Aging
Terminology?
A. You can order a Thesaurus or access a pdf
version of the Thesaurus on the AgeLine Database area of Policy & Research.
Q: How can I learn about AARP's history and mission?
A.
Visit AARP History for more information about our organization.
Q: Where can I find consumer resources on wills and living
wills?
A. In addition to the publications found under Wills and
Advance Directives in Policy & Research, you can also find web
sites in the Death and Dying section of Internet Resources on Aging,
search the AgeLine
Database or visit the End
of Life page on AARP.org
Q: Do you have research on how to give older adults information
through the Internet?
A. Yes. Visit our Older Wiser Wired site.
Q: Are AARP member publications online?
A. Yes, you may
access highlights from the current issues by visiting these links:
Q: How do I order AARP booklets?
A. To order free
booklets on topics such as health insurance, grandparenting, Medicare, financial
planning, staying healthy, and consumer protection, please use our online
order form. Check off the boxes by the booklets of interest and fill in your
mailing information. Click send to complete the ordering process.
Q: What are AARP's activities in my state?
A. Learn about
AARP's activities in your state by visiting the AARP In Your State web pages
Q: Does AARP have a toll-free telephone number?
A. Yes.
Call us toll-free, 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 12
midnight EST.
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