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Health Care Affordability
Can I Pay My Health Care Costs?
Health care affordability, rising health insurance costs, and unexpected medical bills are a significant concern for older adults.
Healthy Habits
Walking is Exercise’s Leader of the Pack
Examines walking attitudes and habits of adults aged 50-plus, including views of the benefits of walking and potential barriers.
Routine Medical Care
Weighing in Doesn't Weigh Me Down
Older adults rarely experience overt weight bias from health care professionals, but it can have serious consequences.
University of Michigan
National Poll on Healthy Aging Reports
Sponsored by AARP and the University of Michigan, the National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) is a recurring, nationally representative household survey.
Pandemic
A majority of older COVID sufferers experienced moderate to severe symptoms that lingered beyond the typical one-to-two-week period.
Use of Telehealth
Interest in Telehealth Services is Holding Steady
About one-third of respondents are extremely or very interested in using telehealth services for themselves or for a loved one.
Well-Being and the Pandemic
Healthy Living: How Older Adults Are Managing Their Emotional and Mental Well-Being
Though they are resilient, older adults could benefit from help bouncing back mentally and emotionally from the pandemic.
Healthy Aging
AARP Survey on Health and Aging
A study to examine what health/wellness/appearance aspects consumers are worried about presently and for the future.
Medicaid Expansion in MS
Mississippi Registered Voters 50+ Consider Medicaid Expansion Important
Mississippi registered voters 50 and older strongly support Medicaid expansion across party lines.
