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A Snapshot of American Veterans

Veterans in America Infographics

The Veterans in America infographics contain and data on veteran’s health and well-being and other demographic information.

Intergenerational Friendships

Embracing Friendships Across Generations

A new study on adult friendships finds that having friends of a different generation brings unique benefits.

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.

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.

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.​

TO YOUR HEALTH

The Health Outcomes of Travel: Perceptions of Boomers

This study focused on the impact of travel on health, both benefits and drawbacks, as well as perceptions of wellness travel.

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