Life is Good, Especially for Older Americans
As people age, optimism and contentment emerge alongside an alignment of expectations and realities.
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Age Discrimination Among Workers Age 50-Plus
Age discrimination is still a serious problem for workers age 50-plus, especially during the pandemic, according to new trend data.
AARP Vital Voices Research
AARP Vital Voices Research explores the needs and interests of the 45+ population across the states.
Financial Need Influences Work in Retirement for the 50+
A new survey from AARP finds that many older adults expect to work in retirement for financial reasons.
Weighing In Doesn't Weigh Me Down
Older adults rarely experience overt weight bias from health care professionals, but it can have serious consequences.
Mirror/Mirror: AARP Survey of Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media
Women of all ages are discriminated against regularly, and it's affecting their mental health.
Long-Term Care Readiness
Uncertainty about paying for long-term care remains problematic among midlife and older adults.
Worried, Invisible, and Unheard: Women Voters 50-Plus Speak Out
She's the Difference focus groups reveal concerns and opinions of women voters age 50 and over. Most feel unheard and unseen by politicians and in public life.
Life is Good, Especially for Older Americans
As people age, optimism and contentment emerge alongside an alignment of expectations and realities.
Women Voters Age 50+ Will Decide 2022 Midterms
A recent AARP survey of likely voters age 50-plus finds that women voters are still undecided and expect legislators to address a range of concerns.
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Almost three in five adults (57%) are willing to learn new skills if requested by their current or a potential employer.
Job Reskilling and Upskilling Among the 50+
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Despite pandemic challenges, older adults are feeling resilient and ready to bounce back.
Healthy Living: Older Adults' Mental and Emotional Well-Being
