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The Power of AARP's Volunteers
This AARP volunteer survey explores who volunteers for AARP and why.
Making a Difference
Giving Back: Attitudes and Behaviors Across the Lifespan
Americans are redefining volunteerism and what it means to give back as they seek to make a difference in their communities.
Intergenerational Friendships
Embracing Friendships Across Generations
A new study on adult friendships finds that having friends of a different generation brings unique benefits.
Poll Finds Unwary Travelers
What Gets in the Way of Getting Away
AARP poll on traveling with confidence shows older travelers may be unaware of potential pitfalls in planning and booking travel.
Modern Grandparenting
Grandparents Embrace Changing Attitudes and Technology
Grandparents represent a strong economic base with great spending power, but the fundamentals of grandparenting remain the same.
End of Life Issues
Adults' Thoughts on Death and Dying
AARP survey of adults age 18 and older about their thoughts and opinions on end of life issues.
LGBT AGING CONCERNS
Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 & Older
LGBT adults age are concerned about having support as they age and want specific LGBT services for older adults.
WHERE AM I IN THOSE ADS?
Mirror/Mirror: Women's Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media
A striking number of women feel misrepresented in media images and it is affecting their buying choices.
STAYING CONNECTED AS WE AGE
Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey...
Loneliness affects over a third of midlife and older adults, finds this follow up study to AARP’s 2010 report.
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