AARP Reports on Public Opinions
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AARP Bulletin Survey on Consumer Debt and Loans: Executive Summary
Levels of debt and consumers’ ability to take action to reduce financial obligations does not differ between those age 18-49 and those age 50+, although more older respondents to this national survey had retired their student loans than younger respondents. (3 pages)
July 1, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management
AARP Bulletin Survey on Employment Status of the 45+ Population: Executive Summary
One-quarter of the 45+ population reported being retired and another twenty-two percent reported it was somewhat likely that their job could be eliminated within the next year in this nationwide survey. (5 pages)
May 29, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management
Perceptions of Long-term Care and the Economic Recession: AARP Bulletin Poll
Almost half (49%) of people ages 45 and older say that if they need long-term care services, they expect to live at home and have an aide for a few hours each day--up from 42% a year ago--according to this April 2009 AARP Bulletin poll. (9 pages)
April 30, 2009
By: Linda L. Barrett, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
Going From Good to Great: A Livable Communities Survey in Westchester County, New York
More than seven in ten residents of Westchester County, New York, rate their community as excellent (14%), very good (26%), or good (31%), according to a recent telephone survey of 800 residents ages 50+. More than nine in ten say it is extremely (27%), very (45%), or somewhat (19%) important for them to remain in their community for as long as possible.
April 21, 2009
By: Brittne M. Nelson, M.S., AARP Knowledge Management; Terri Guengerich, AARP Knowledge Management
The Road Ahead: AARP Survey on Transportation in Vermont
Vermont residents may be persuaded to use alternatives to personal vehicle use—the primary mode of transportation in the state—if they can be convinced of the economic and environmental benefits of driving alternatives, according to this December 2008 survey. (39 pages)
March 31, 2009
By: Katherine Bridges, M.G.S., AARP Knowledge Management
The Boomer Factor: Rethinking an Underutilized Workforce in Nevada
The approaches used by Nevada employers to retain and recruit workers ages 50+ as well as retain worker and institutional knowledge and experience are examined in surveys conducted with employers in three areas: Clark County, Carson City/Douglas County, and Washoe County.
April 7, 2009
By: Jennifer H. Sauer, M.A., AARP Knowledge Management
State Budgets & Older Adult Services: 2009 AARP Minnesota Survey
Education, health, long-term care, and transportation services in Minnesota should receive more funding, according to this survey of registered voters in the state, who also support increasing taxes to support these services. (17 pages)
April 7, 2009
By: Susan L. Silberman, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
The Road Ahead: AARP Survey on Community Services in Delaware
Delaware residents age 35+ have a strong desire to remain in their communities as long as they can, according to this December 2008 survey. Respondents ranked safe neighborhoods, well-designed and maintained streets, supportive services, and good job opportunities as the most important characteristics of a community. (53 pages)
April 6, 2009
By: Katherine Bridges, M.G.S., AARP Knowledge Management; Danielle Goodwin, AARP Knowledge Management/Strategic Analysis
AARP Bulletin Survey on Retirement Savings: Executive Summary
Most adults have started to cut back on spending or save more money in the past 12 months according to this February 2009 survey, which also examines the reasons for this behavior and whether people plan to spend or save their 2009 stimulus payout. (7 pages)
April 1, 2009
By: Rebecca Perron, M.P.H. Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
AARP Segunda Juventud 2009 Hispanic Addiction Study
The vast majority of Hispanics age 40+ perceive alcoholism (84%), illegal drugs (82%), over-eating (78%), and smoking (77%) to be major problems for the 40+ population in the United States, according to this March 2009 survey. (22 pages)
March 31, 2009
By: Matrika Chapagain
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