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Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Midlife and Older Adults
Disease concern and health care provider recommendation are not enough to persuade some older adults to receive a vaccine.
COVID-19 Concerns
COVID-19 Today: Older Adults Still Taking Precautions
Midlife and older adults remain mindful of COVID-19, and they continue to take precautions, but they are less concerned about getting infected.
Hearing Health
Older Adults Could Do More to Prevent Hearing Loss
Most people over age 50 recognize the importance of hearing to overall health, but some don’t do all they can to protect themselves from hearing loss.
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.
Food Insecurity
2022 Hunger Trends Among Adults 50-Plus
To deal with rising food prices, older adults are spending more money and buying cheaper brands.
Long COVID-19
Who's Getting Long COVID & How It's Showing Up
Many COVID sufferers age 50-plus experienced lingering COVID symptoms beyond the typical one-to-two-week period.
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.
Pandemic
A majority of older COVID sufferers experienced moderate to severe symptoms that lingered beyond the typical one-to-two-week period.
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.
