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State Handbook of Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Indicators 2008  / Research Report
April 2008— Up-to-date state-level data on population, poverty rates, per capita state personal income, state tax rates, property tax relief programs, and state and local government revenues and spending programs are provided in this seventh edition of AARP Public Policy Institute’s easy-to-use, biennial reference book by David Baer. (462 pages) (Publication ID: D19014)

Quick Health Facts 2008: A Compilation of Selected State Data  / Research Report
April 2008— This publication provides a snapshot of each state’s health care landscape by providing comparable state-level and national data for over 30 indicators. Data are presented for each state and the District of Columbia in regard to demographics, Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance coverage. Limited data are presented for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (68 pages) (Publication ID: D18971)

State Housing Profiles: A Special Analysis of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey  / Research Report
March 2007— Brief summaries of the housing conditions for older residents in each of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia--with demographic and household measures for housing advocates, policymakers, regulators, and other interested persons--are presented in this AARP Public Policy Institute Chartbook by Andrew Kochera. (232 pages) (Publication ID: D18637)

Across the States 2006: Profiles of Long-Term Care and Independent Living  / Research Report
December 2006— This important resource for policymakers and others provides easy access to up-to-date data on multiple aspects of long-term care and independent living in each state and the District of Columbia. This edition, the seventh by AARP’s Public Policy Institute, presents data for 150 indicators from a wide variety of sources. (350 pages) (Publication ID: D18763)

Methodological Issues in Estimating Prescription Drug Coverage Using The Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey  / Research Report
October 2006— Various methods used for estimating the prescription drug coverage of Medicare beneficiaries are examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Becky Briesacher and colleagues who conclude that the greater consistency and transparency of a standardized approach are needed to eliminate present – and prevent future – discrepancies. (30 pages) (Publication ID: 2006-21)

Profiles of Older Americans  / Research Report
October 2006— Authoritative statistical portraits of the age 65 and older population in the United States compiled annually by the Administration on Aging (AoA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Topics include future growth, housing, employment, marital status, income and health.

State Handbook of Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Indicators 2006  / Research Report
May 2006— Population, poverty rates, per capita state personal income, state tax rates, property tax relief programs, and state and local government revenues and spending programs are presented in detail in the 2006 edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute’s biennial compilation by David Baer. (451 pages) (Publication ID: D18489)

State Profiles: Reforming the Health Care System 2005, 13th Ed.  / Research Report
February 2006— The latest available data on close to 100 health-related indicators for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are provided by this 13th edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute data book by Lynda Flowers, Leigh Gross, Patricia Kuo and Shelly-Ann Sinclair. (298 pages) (Publication ID: D18258)

The State of 50+ America 2006  / Research Report
January 2006— While the overall quality of life of Americans age 50 and older has improved over the past decade, AARP’s third annual “report card” on the status of their economic, health and social well-being finds that their situation has become less favorable during the most recent year. (52 pages) (Publication ID: D18469)

Sources of Income for Older Persons in 2003  / Research Report
November 2005— Social Security, pensions and personal savings, and earnings constitute three of the four pillars of retirement income security (the fourth being health insurance). In this AARP Public Policy Institute Data Digest, Ke Bin Wu analyses the 2003 distribution of each income source by gender, race and personal income level among age 65+ individuals. (6 pages) (Publication ID: DD125)

State Profiles of Workers 45+  / Research Report
May 2005— State specific information about age 45+ workers in the United States – including the number of hours worked weekly, types of industries in which they work, and demographic comparisons with non-workers – is provided in this AARP compilation of vital data about America’s older workforce. (193 pages)

Across the States: Profiles of Long-Term Care 2004  / Research Report
December 2004— Key facts and findings from AARP’s Public Policy Institute to help policymakers and others assess state long-term care systems. Mary Jo Gibson, Steven Gregory, Ari Houser and Wendy Fox-Grage present a national overview of key long-term care issues, as well as state profiles with 85 indicators for each state and the District of Columbia. (268 pages) (Publication ID: D18202)

Poverty Using Official and Experimental Measures  / Research Report
February 2004— The current official poverty measure is compared with a National Academy of Science panel's new approach to measuring poverty in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Brief by Ke Bin Wu. (13 pages) (Publication ID: IB66 )

The State of 50+ America  / Research Report
January 2004— First in a planned series of annual reports from AARP evaluating the well-being of the age 50+ population on 20 key indicators reflecting four dimensions of well-being: economics, health, lifestyle, and independent living/long-term care. (40 pages) (Publication ID: D18051)

State Profiles: Reforming the Health Care System 2003  / Research Report
December 2003— The many dimensions of American health care are provided by Lynda Flowers, Ryan J. Cool and Molly E. Melvin in the 12th edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute’s compilation of profiles, data and rankings for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. (286 pages) (Publication ID: D17984)

State Handbook of Economic, Demographic and Fiscal Indicators 2003  / Research Report
May 2006— Information about population, poverty rates, per capita state personal income, state tax rates, property tax relief programs, and state and local government revenues and spending programs is provided in the fifth edition of this AARP Public Policy Institute compilation by David Baer of updated state-level data that are usually difficult to obtain in a single source. (417 pages) (Publication ID: D18047)

Across the States 2002: Profiles of Long-Term Care  / Research Report
December 2002— A snapshot of the long-term care landscape in every state and the District of Columbia by Steven R. Gregory and Mary Jo Gibson of AARP’s Public Policy Institute. Using the most recent data sources available, the chartbook’s 2002 edition provides information, including state rankings and maps, on 70 indicators that are otherwise difficult to obtain from a single source. (282 pages) (Publication ID: D17794)

Beyond 50: Summary Tables and Charts  / Research Report
May 2002— The data that formed the basis for much of the analysis in Beyond 50: A Report to the Nation on Economic Security, the first in AARP's planned series of annual reports on the status of Americans age 50 and older, is presented in tabular and chart format.

Beyond 50: A View of Economic Security in the States  / Research Report
February 2002— Detailed statistics for the age 50+ population in each of the 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, are analyzed by Sunhwa Lee, Ph.D. and Lois Shaw, Ph.D. of the Institute for Women's Policy Research in this AARP Public Policy Institute supplement to AARP's 2001 study, 'Beyond 50: A Report to the Nation on Economic Security.' (21 pages)

Reforming The Health Care System: State Profiles 2001 (Excerpts)  / Research Report
December 2001— Key facts and findings from the AARP Public Policy Institute data book by Susan Raetzman, Lauren Craig, and Cathy McDougall in which nearly 100 commonly used indicators assess the nation's health care system, with profiles, data and rankings for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three territories. (Publication ID: D17589)

Across the States 2000: Profiles of Long-Term Care Systems  / Research Report
December 2000— Excerpts from the millennial edition of this AARP Public Policy Institute reference work compiled by Steven Gregory, featuring current state-level statistics about aspects of long-term care, including demographics, home and community-based services, nursing facility services, and public expenditures for LTC services. (27 pages) (Publication ID: D17317)

Reforming the Health Care System: State Profiles 2000 (Highlights)  / Research Report
December 2000— Key facts and findings from the AARP Public Policy Institute data book by Normandy Brangan, Kelly Griffin and Cathy McDougall in which over 95 commonly used indicators assess the nation's health care system, with profiles, data and rankings for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three territories. (4 pages) (Publication ID: 15719-HL)

The State Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Handbook 2000  / Research Report
November 2000— An updated array of state data rarely available in a single source. Compiled by David Baer, the 2000 edition of the AARP Public Policy Institute's easy-to-use reference book compares state and national data on population, poverty rates, state and local tax rates, per capita state spending programs, and property tax relief measures. (72 pages) (Publication ID: D17295)

Reforming the Health Care System: State Profiles 1999 -- State Details  / Research Report
December 1999— Key findings from the AARP Public Policy Institute's ninth annual review of U.S. health and health care. State-by-state comparisons of nearly 100 key measures, including health status, use of services, insurance coverage, managed care, financing and expenditures, resources, and government policies. (Publication ID: D17094)

Midlife and Older Americans with Disabilities: Who Gets Help?  / Research Report
November 1998— This AARP Public Policy Institute chartbook by Enid Kassner and Robert W. Bectel contains a wealth of data and information on the characteristics of people age 50+ who receive help with long-term care needs. (82 pages) (Publication ID: D16883)

Across the States 1998: Profiles of Long-Term Care Systems, Third Edition  / Research Report
January 1998— This AARP Public Policy Institute chartbook features up-to-date statistics on long-term care systems for each state and five U.S. territories under four major headings--demographics, recipients, providers, and expenditures. (253 pages) (Publication ID: D16550)

A Portrait of Older Minorities  / Research Report
November 1995— Provides a statistical overview of older minorities covering demographics, marital status, education, employment, income, poverty status, and health.