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Livable Communities

Livable communities have the infrastructure and opportunities to safely and equitably support people of all ages.

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Increased longevity has changed how we experience and think about aging, and requires new policies as attitudes evolve.

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Older adults purchase a variety of personal tech devices and use them to play games, stream, and stay connected.

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Older adults' well-being depends on a healthy lifestyle and a health care system that addresses their specific needs.

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Election research informs AARP’s policy and advocacy positions, and highlights opinions of this influential voting bloc.

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Social interactions and leisure activities lead to a higher quality of life and improve overall health and longevity.

Work, Finances & Retirement

How older adults work, earn, spend, save for retirement, as well as experiences with fraud and age discrimination.

Long-Term Services & Supports & Caregiving

AARP supports policies and legislation that helps family caregivers and ensures quality of professional and unpaid care.

Spotlight Articles

Ohio Business Owners Support Retirement Plan for Workers

An AARP study found that Ohio business owners want policy makers to support legislation creating a public–private retirement savings option for workers.

Date: September 29, 2023

Sex and Relationships: Older Adults Crave Intimacy

Americans continue to value intimacy with a partner later in life, but what that desire for intimacy looks like varies by age and gender.

Date: September 29, 2023

Doctors and Specialists Are Overpaid, Say Older Adults

Many U.S. adults age 50+ think doctors and medical facilities are overpaid and first responders and nurses are underpaid, found a recent AARP survey

Date: September 26, 2023

Navigating the Medicare Coverage Maze: Challenges and Policy Solutions

Speakers discussed new research on people’s experiences with Medicare marketing, what factors and information influence Medicare coverage choices, and potential policy opportunities to better support consumers during open enrollment.

Date: September 22, 2023

Doing the Medicare Homework: Starting Out and Ongoing

This study examined Medicare enrollment experiences for adults 64 (coming-of-agers) and 65+. It assessed familiarity, satisfaction, and plan switching.

Date: September 22, 2023

Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Long-Term Services and Supports

This issue brief highlights research on inequities in LTSS related to the Scorecard’s five domains. This paper further outlines potential data sources to assess these inequities and discusses implications for how AARP plans to address these inequities through the Scorecard.

Date: September 22, 2023

Brain Health–Hearing Connection: Public Needs and Opportunities

This study explored older adults' attitudes about hearing health and hearing loss and it's connection to brain health, dementia, and depression.

Date: September 21, 2023

Paid Leave for Workers Finds Support Among Older Adults

Three-quarters (76%) of older adults want Congress to expand paid leave for workers, including coverage for care of minor children and adults or friends.

Date: September 20, 2023

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