Staying Fit
Saturday, April 27th is National Take Back Drug Day! This newly released report sheds light on the significance of proper drug disposal. Older adults are often prescribed multiple drugs - 42 percent of adults ages 65 and older take five or more drugs monthly - and are likely to accumulate unused or unwanted drugs. Too many Americans improperly dispose of unused drugs or hold on to them indefinitely, which can have serious consequences. Article resources include vides on drug disposal, a consumer infographic, and links to state and federal disposal options.
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Affordability Policy Solutions
Despite gains in health coverage and affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a large number of Americans remain uninsured, including millions of adults ages 50 to 64. Barriers to affordability and access exist, but there are options to improve access to affordable coverage and reduce racial/ethnic/other coverage disparities.
Medicare Savings Program Enrollment
Mathematica and the AARP Public Policy Institute analyzed MSP enrollment patterns in a four state sample before and after they expanded MSP eligibility criteria. Findings show that these changes led to enrollment growth and suggest multiple potential benefits to states.
Building Better Brain Health for All People
AARP Policy and Brain Health released its latest major report on brain health equity in 2023. In this report, we share what we have learned about the societal, political, and environmental factors that influence people’s opportunity to maintain the best possible brain health through the course of their lives.
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Pathways to Care: Experiences with Long-Term Care in Illinois
This spotlight summarizes the issues Illinois caregivers and older adults faced in finding long-term care resources and the quality of care received, and uses those themes to identify areas for improvement along the pathway to care.
Date: April 2, 2024