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AI in Health Care
AI in Health Care: Older Adults Are Cautiously Open to the Idea
Most older adults would be comfortable with their doctor using AI in their health care, but they prefer that the doctor make the final decision on treatment.
Age Discrimination in Health Care
Training Is Key to Addressing Age Discrimination in Health Care
To combat age discrimination in health care, older adults call for special training for health care providers on issues related to older patients.
Getting Good Sleep
Many Older Adults are Snoozing on the Importance of High Quality Sleep
Americans often are needlessly suffering from poor sleep and dismiss the implications for their mental and physical health.
University of Michigan
National Poll on Healthy Aging Reports
Sponsored by AARP and the University of Michigan, the National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) is a recurring, nationally representative household survey.
Health and Wellness
Unlocking Health and Wellness Apps
Though older adults are comfortable downloading and using health and wellness apps, they often lack expert advice on which apps to use.
Hearing Health: An AARP Research Data Story
Why Should You Address a Hearing Difficulty?
Hearing loss is the third leading cause of chronic illness after heart disease and diabetes in older adults.
Mental Health Care
Access to Mental Health Care: For Some It Feels Like an Uphill Battle
Barriers to effective mental health care are an overwhelming obstacle for some older adults. Many try to overcome mental health issues on their own.
Nursing Shortage
Nurses: Essential to the Health of the Nation
U.S. adults recognize the stakes of the nursing shortage, not only for individuals but also for national well-being. They see the need to end the shortage.
Telehealth
Telehealth services are a better for some health care needs than in-person visits, say Americans 50-plus. Most feel comfortable using telehealth services.
