Policy, Research and Thought Leadership

Through data-driven research, policy analysis, and innovative solutions, AARP is changing the conversation on aging, in the U.S. and around the world.

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The departments that support AARP policy, research, and thought leadership efforts include the Public Policy Institute, AARP Research, Policy & Brain Health, AARP International, Thought Leadership and OPDI.

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Initiatives

AARP supports a number of important initiatives to collect and analyze research, support policy development and propose innovative solutions for U.S. and global change makers and thought leaders.

Spotlight Articles

Medication Literacy Series: Medication Management

This Fact Sheet explores the range of formal medication management programs that are available and the challenges that older adults, especially those with limited medication literacy—the ability to obtain information about medication, process it, and use the information to make medication decisions—and their family caregivers face when trying to manage their medications.

Date: December 29, 2022

Americans Are Aware of Fraud But Remain Vulnerable

Most Americans (81%) ages 50 and older believe scams and fraud have reached a crisis level, but their awareness of fraud using payment apps is lacking.

Date: December 29, 2022

Gift Card Scams Have Emotional Costs, Say Consumers

Gift card scam victims reported feeling fearful of card payment criminals, and embarrassed and frustrated when trying to recover funds, finds AARP research.

Date: December 29, 2022

Underused Medicare Savings Programs Can Help Many More Older Adults Afford Health Care

The Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)—could help ease the burden many American's face paying medical bills.

Date: February 9, 2023

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