AARP Reports on AARP Members
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Health Care Reform: A Survey of AARP Illinois Members
AARP Illinois members support health care reform proposals that promote accessibility and coverage for all residents, according to this mail survey. (39 pages)
April 30, 2009
By: Brittne M. Nelson, M.S., AARP Knowledge Management
Caregiving and End of Life Issues: A Survey of AARP Members in Florida
This May 2008 survey finds that 13% of AARP members in Florida are providing care for a relative, friend, spouse, companion, or partner. Nearly two-thirds have talked with a relative about their own wishes for care at the end of life. (33 pages)
February 28, 2009
By: Terri Guengerich, AARP Knowledge Management
2008 North Dakota Member Survey
Health care, tax issues, and in-home care are the top state legislative priorities for AARP North Dakota members, according to this mail survey conducted in October-November 2008. Almost nine in ten members (87 percent) said affordable, accessible health care is a top or high priority. (20 pages)
February 23, 2009
By: Susan L. Silberman, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
A Balancing Act: AARP Survey on Long-Term Care Reform in New Hampshire
The current allocation of long-term care funding in New Hampshire is not aligned with the preferences of AARP members in the state, who want to remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible, according to this January 2009 survey. (17 pages)
February 12, 2009
By: Katherine Bridges, M.G.S., AARP Knowledge Management
Health Care in Florida: A Study of Current Challenges and the Support for State Reform
Florida’s health care system needs to change according to this 2007 survey of AARP Florida members. Respondents, which included oversamples of members ages 50-64, African Americans, and Hispanics, also believe that all Floridians should have access to health care.
January 31, 2009
By: Terri Guengerich, AARP Knowledge Management; Prantik Baruah, AARP Knowledge Management
AARP Member Opinions on Supportive Services in Georgia
Findings from this survey of AARP members in Georgia show the importance of having services and policies that support family caregivers and point to strong opposition to budget cuts for health and wellness programs. (10 pages)
December 12, 2008
By: Katherine Bridges, M.G.S., AARP Knowledge Management
2008 Survey of AARP Members in Maryland on Caregiving
This August-September 2008 survey explores caregiving experiences and views among AARP members in Maryland. Participants reported that caregiving affects both personal and work lives and that information and services to support caregiving efforts would be helpful. (20 pages)
December 12, 2008
By: Terri Guengerich, AARP Knowledge Management
Perceptions Regarding the Quality of Patient Care in South Carolina: An AARP Member Survey
Controlling the cost of prescription drugs, improving the quality and safety of medical care, and improving the quality of nursing homes and long-term care are very important issues for AARP members in South Carolina, according to this survey conducted in September-October 2008. The findings reveal strong support among AARP members for changes in the current health care system. (25 pages)
November 13, 2008
By: Joanne Binette, M.P.A., AARP Knowledge Management; Erica L. Dinger, J.D., AARP Knowledge Management
Consumer Fraud: A 2008 Survey of AARP Colorado Members’ Experiences and Opinions
The experiences and opinions of AARP members in Colorado in regard to consumer fraud and scams were examined in this state-wide survey. Members were highly concerned about being misled or taken advantage of by companies selling products over the phone (78 percent) or the Internet (52 percent); they were most concerned about becoming a victim of identity theft. (25 pages)
October 31, 2008
By: Cassandra Cantave Burton, AARP Knowledge Management
Campaign Finance Reform: A Survey of AARP Members in New Mexico
AARP members agree that politicians are overly influenced by individuals or groups that make large contributions to their campaigns and that major changes are needed in New Mexico’s campaign finance laws, according to this 2006 survey of AARP New Mexico members. (20 pages)
October 31, 2006
By: Joanne Binette, M.P.A., AARP Knowledge Management
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