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OPTIMISTIC ABOUT AGING
Hispanic Americans are optimistic about aging but feel like society can limit people's ability to live as they choose.
SINGLE GROWN-UPS DATING
Relationship Status: Single — Dating Among Grown-Ups
Most single grown-ups ages 38+ are dating or open to it, but they don't have the goal of marriage.
PACKING THEIR BAGS
Boomers are avid travelers planning on taking 4 to 5 leisure trips in 2019 and spending over $6,600 on these trips.
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.
FACTS VS FICTION
Social Isolation: Myths vs. Realities Among Adults Age 40+
Myths around social isolation still persist, and many adults 40+ are aware of its impact but don't feel personally at risk.
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