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AARP Members' Opinions

2005 AARP Oregon Legislative Issues Survey

Research Report

Erica L. Dinger, J.D., AARP Knowledge Management

March 2006


This mail survey examines the opinions of Oregon AARP members about a variety of legislative issues, including long-term care, home and community based services, and prescription drugs.

Of those surveyed...

  • 78 percent support increasing funding for home and community-based care, even if it means an increase in taxes

  • 79 percent support increases in “sin” taxes – such as on alcohol and tobacco products – as a way to generate money for home and community-based services

  • 74 percent say ensuring the availability of a broad range of long-term care services throughout the state should be a top or high priority for AARP Oregon

  • 27 percent have been caregivers in the last two years, and 51 percent of them worked full-time or part-time while caregiving

  • 17 percent currently have a long-term care insurance policy

This report is based on data from a mail survey of 1,213 Oregon AARP members conducted from January 12th through February 11th, 2005. Further information may be obtained by contacting Erica Dinger of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6176. AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH (27 pages)