AARP Hearing Center
ABOUT
Laura Mehegan is a senior research manager in AARP Research, where she manages qualitative and quantitative research on topics primarily related to brain health, healthcare, and healthy behaviors.
Before joining AARP, Mehegan spent 10 years with a small government contractor implementing public opinion research for the United States Air Force, Office of Public Affairs. Before that, she spent 20 years working with several other private companies managing and implementing survey research projects.
She has a master’s in applied social research and a bachelor’s in sociology, both from West Virginia University. Mehegan earned a post graduate certificate in gerontology from McDaniel College.
CONTACT
Email: lmehegan@aarp.org
For media inquiries call 202-434-2560 or e-mail media@aarp.org.
Recent Publications
Older Americans Think About Their Brain Health
Date: August 27, 2025
Polypharmacy and Social Isolation Among Adults 40 and Older
Date: June 20, 2025
Brain-Healthy Behaviors: Motivators and Barriers for Adults Over 50
Date: May 28, 2025
Medicare Advantage: Views of Enrollees 66-Plus
Date: April 8, 2025
Brain Health Awareness Has Increased Dramatically
Date: March 31, 2025
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms Often Overlooked in Older Adults
Date: March 31, 2025