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Life Transitions
The Journey of Aging: Navigating Life Transitions in the Second Half of Life
This report provides a research-based overview into the various shifts and changes many people experience as they age.
LGBTQ+ Dignity 2024
Dignity 2024 Looks at Lived Experience of LGBTQ+ Adults 45+
This study increases our understanding of the lived experience of LGBTQ+ adults age 45-plus in health care, caregiving, isolation, and relationships.
Aging in Maine
Maine Residents, Regardless of Age, Don't See Aging as a Barrier for Themselves
Despite believing older adults are devalued in society, Maine adults of all ages don’t see aging as a barrier, according to a recent AARP survey.
Older Adults' Needs and Interests
AARP Vital Voices Research, 2022–2024
AARP Vital Voices Research explores the needs and interests of the 45+ population across the states.
Relationships
Social Connections Are a Key to Happiness
Social interaction with friends and family is the key driver impacting happiness among midlife and older adults.
LGBTQ+ Community
State of LGBTQ: The AARP Dignity Series
This AARP series looks at the LGBTQ+ community, exploring issues around aging, discrimination, housing, health care, employment, and other topics.
Family
Parenting Later and Longer Impacts Parents 50+
Older parents are happy they have the resources to support their adult children, but some worry about having enough left over for retirement.
Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media
Older Adults Have a Better Grasp on Beauty Than Advertisers
Older adults understand beauty better than younger cohorts, while the beauty industry has made necessary but insufficient progress, especially on diversity.
Travel
Travel budgets in 2024, on average, match 2023, but about half of older travelers anticipate spending more in 2024, the AARP 2024 Travel Trends survey found.
