AARP Research: Insights Impacting Americans 50+

Vaccine Acceptance: Older Adults Need Accurate Information

Older adults considering vaccinations need factual information from someone they trust.

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Research on issues and topics of particular interest to the 50+.

State-specific survey results and fact sheets concerning the 50+.

Selected AARP Research datasets are available for secondary analysis.

Research on emerging innovations of interest to adults 50 and older.

Two-thirds of older workers are interested in skills or job training. Interest is even higher among Black and Hispanic workers.

Women need more information about perimenopause to feel empowered to advocate for themselves.

Explores health care access, knowledge and concerns about various health topics, and current health habits of adults age 40+.

To convince older Americans to get a colorectal cancer screening, a doctor's recommendation is critical.

In 2020, the pandemic significantly limited social interaction, and technology became more important than ever for adults age 50+.

Many NYC 50+ voters for upcoming mayoral primaries remain undecided, leaving room for candidates to address their top concerns.

Pandemic stress puts renewed emphasis on inner health and self-care among Black and Latina women age 50-plus.

A recent AARP survey on big health data found that older adults lack knowledge about how much personal data is collected, analyzed.

Job loss and reduced income during the pandemic have led many working adults to say that their financial situation is worse.

Healthier Habits Alleviate Pandemic Stress