AARP Reports on Economic Conditions and Trends
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AARP Closer Look (SM) Survey of Experiences with Medicare Waste Fraud and Abuse
Nearly 1 in 5 people age 65 and older report experiencing at least one form of Medicare Waste Fraud and Abuse, according to this AARP commissioned survey. (3 pages)
September 30, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management | Source: AARP.org
AARP Closer Look (SM) Baseline Survey: September 30, 2009
The affects of social and economic changes on health, financial and livable communities issues on Americans age 45 and older are revealed in these baseline findings of AARP’s commissioned quarterly nationwide survey, AARP Closer Look (SM). (14 pages)
September 30, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management | Source: AARP.org
AARP Closer Look (SM)
AARP Closer Look (SM) is a quarterly nationwide survey, commissioned by AARP, to understand the effect of social and economic changes in the health, finances, and livable communities of Americans age 45 and older.
September 30, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management | Source: AARP.org
Impact of the Economic Downturn on Middle-Age and Older Americans
The economic downturn is impacting middle-aged and older Americans harshly, with more than one in every four foreclosures and delinquencies involving homeowners aged 50 and older. Dreams of easing back to enjoy life are fading, as those aged 55 and older experienced the sharpest increase in bankruptcy filings. (2 pages)
September 3, 2009
By: AARP Knowledge Management & AARP Public Policy Institute
AARP Bulletin Survey on Employment Status of the 45+ Population: Executive Summary
One-quarter of the 45+ population reported being retired and another twenty-two percent reported it was somewhat likely that their job could be eliminated within the next year in this nationwide survey. (5 pages)
May 29, 2009
By: Gerard Rainville, AARP Knowledge Management
Effect of the Economy on Housing Choices
The experiences and thoughts of baby boomers on how the economic recession has affected their housing situations and decisions are explored in this three-phase study conducted in late 2008. (26 pages)
February 28, 2009
By: Jean Koppen, AARP Knowledge Management
Economic and Health Insecurity: A Survey of Washington Voters 18+ on Current Legislative Issues
The extent of worry over various financial issues and measures taken due to economic changes over the past year are examined in this survey of Washington State voters. (27 pages)
February 5, 2009
By: Jennifer H. Sauer, M.A., AARP Knowledge Management
A Year-End Look at the Economic Slowdown’s Impact on Middle-Aged and Older Americans
Over nine in ten Americans ages 45+ believe that the economy is in bad shape, and the number cutting back on spending has increased since April, according to this December 2008 survey commissioned by AARP. (32 pages)
January 6, 2009
By: S. Kathi Brown, AARP Knowledge Management
Impact of the Economy on Health Behaviors
About one in five midlife and older adults have had their health negatively affected by the current economic downturn, and about one in six are not confident about being able to afford medical care next year, according to this November 2008 report. (15 pages)
November 28, 2008
By: Teresa A. Keenan, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
Retirement Security or Insecurity? The Experience of Workers Aged 45 and Older
Workers age 45+ say they will spend less in retirement and work longer if the economy does not improve significantly, according to this September 2008 national survey that examines how recent changes in the economy have affected the financial security of these workers. The survey included an over-sample of Hispanic respondents.
October 7, 2008
By: Colette Thayer, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
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Source: Caregiving in the U.S., November 2009
