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AARP International
Facilitating dialogue about global aging.
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Public Policy Institute
Objective policy research and analysis.
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Knowledge Management
Research on the needs and interests of the 50 plus population.
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Research Databases
- AgeLine
- Internet Resources on Aging
Press Center
Communicating AARP's goals and programs.
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Legal Advocacy
Supporting the legal rights of older Americans.
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Office of Academic Affairs
Partnering with the Academic Community.
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About Policy & Research
AARP Policy & Research features authoritative information on issues affecting the 50+ population. This expanding collection of research publications, speeches, legal briefs and opinion pieces seeks to provide deeper insight and fresh perspectives to opinion leaders, scholars and other professional audiences.
AARP’s staff of policy analysts, economists, attorneys, researchers and industry experts specializes in a vast range of topics relating to older adults and aging both domestically and globally. AARP Policy & Research contributors include:
AARP International
The AARP Global Aging Program works with governmental and non-governmental organizations to exchange ideas and establish “best practices” in addressing aging concerns worldwide.
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AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI)
PPI guides and informs AARP’s public policy advocacy through peer-reviewed public policy research, technical assistance and consultation, and public representation to opinion leaders and influential audiences.
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AARP Knowledge Management
Knowledge Management conducts national- and state-based research on the needs, concerns and interests of AARP members and the 50+ population.
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AARP Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs establishes partnerships with higher education institutions and organizations, provides resources to the academic community, and manages AARP’s paid internship program for students in gerontology.
AARP Research Databases
AgeLine is an extensive bibliographic database summarizing aging-related research and policy reports, articles, and books from many publishers and organizations. The AgeSource Worldwide database features information resources about aging from around the world, and offers search navigation in three languages. The Internet Resources on Aging database includes descriptions and links to over 900 carefully selected and reviewed web sites of interest to those 50 and older.
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AARP Media Relations
AARP’s Media Relations team works directly with the press to communicate the Association’s strategic goals, information, research, programs and services.
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AARP Legal Advocacy
AARP Foundation’s legal advocacy group advocates through the courts on behalf of AARP members and other older Americans.