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Medicaid Expansion
South Carolina Voters' Views on Medicaid Expansion
South Carolina voters 50+ from both parties support expanding Medicaid to residents earning less than $18,000 a year.
Health Care Gap
Health Disparities in South Carolina
Black people 50+ in South Carolina face significant disparities in the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, and in the social determinants of health.
Prescription Drug Prices
Drug Prices Weigh on Older Americans
Prescription drugs prices worry older American, and they want lawmakers to take action to make them more affordable.
Pandemic Stress
COVID and Mental Health Among Older Adults
COVID-19 has had a negative impact on older adults’ emotional well-being, but few seek help with mental health issues.
National Poll on Healthy Aging
Sponsored by AARP and the University of Michigan, the National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) is a recurring, nationally representative household survey.
Dementia Diagnosis Carries Stigma
Perceptions About Dementia Don't Match Reality
Both health care professionals and patients harbor misperceptions about dementia, according to a recent AARP survey.
Men's and Women's Health
How Americans 40-Plus See Their Health and the System That Supports It
Explores health care access, knowledge and concerns about various health topics, and current health habits of adults age 40+.
Women's Health
Perimenopause Is More Than Hot Flashes: What Women Need to Know
Women need more information about perimenopause to feel empowered to advocate for themselves.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Love Your Guts: Older Americans' Views on Colorectal Cancer Screenings
To convince older Americans to get a colorectal cancer screening, a doctor's recommendation is critical.
