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Veterans in the United States
According to U.S. Census data, the U.S has about 19 million veterans, and roughly seven in ten are age 50 and older and earn a median income of $71,400.
Representation of Aging in Media
Images Shape Attitudes About Aging
Research from AARP and the FrameWorks Institute offers recommendations for selecting images for a positive impact on perceptions.
Reconnecting Socially
COVID Reset: Prioritizing Social Connections
Americans are strengthening connection with friends and family now that the pandemic is waning.
Older Adults' Needs and Interests
AARP Vital Voices Research explores the needs and interests of the 45+ population across the states.
Discrimination and Mental Health
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.
LGBTQ Concerns
Dignity 2022: The Experience of LGBTQ Older Adults
Many LGBTQ Americans age 45+ support workplace training about inclusion and legislation to provide legal protection.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS THINK
2021 AARP Member Opinion Survey
The 2021 survey provides a snapshot of AARP members' needs, wants, and experiences on a wide range of topics.
Older Adults Missing from Online Media
Do Images of Older Americans Reinforce Stereotypes?
An analysis of online media images finds adults ages 50-plus are under-represented and often stereotyped.
Healthy Aging
Life is Good, Especially for Older Americans
As people age, optimism and contentment emerge alongside an alignment of expectations and realities.
