National Poll on Healthy Aging
As Americans live longer, understanding older adults’ experiences and perspectives on their health and well-being is vital. The National Poll on Healthy Aging gathers and shares findings on key health topics affecting older adults and their families. With support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging captures insights from Michiganders age 50 and over. Together, these polls provide data to guide policy, planning, research, and practice across the nation and in our state.
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National & Michigan
Featured Findings
Choosing Medicare Coverage: Older Adults’ Views and Experiences
Most older adults are satisfied with their Medicare coverage, but gaps in understanding highlight the need for more education and use of publicly available resources when reviewing coverage options
Choosing Medicare Coverage: Older Michiganders’ Views and Experiences
Although most older Michiganders feel confident choosing Medicare coverage, 4 in 10 are unaware of six key changes to Medicare policy in 2026, highlighting opportunities for education and decision-making support
Mental Health Crisis Support and Older Adults: Perceptions of the 988 Lifeline
While older adults’ awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains limited, over half say they would be likely to use a crisis line during a mental health emergency
National Findings
By tapping into the perspectives of older adults and their caregivers, the NPHA helps inform the public, health care providers, policymakers, and advocates on issues related to health, health care and health policy affecting U.S. adults age 50 and older.
Michigan Findings
Supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging provides state-specific poll results that are released with National Poll on Healthy Aging findings.
News
As 69 million enter Open Enrollment for 2027, data from 2026 enrollees suggests a need for more people to review all options & seek reliable information
Healthcare Delivery & Financing
Aging & Medicare
Health Insurance
In a new piece for The Conversation, Sarah Patterson discusses how caring for someone with dementia can be especially challenging for families because the condition can profoundly change how a person interacts with their loved ones
Aging & Medicare
Caregiving
Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone
Prevention & Population Health
Healthcare Delivery & Financing
Medicaid
Aging & Medicare
Caregiving
Data & Peer-Reviewed Publications
Explore peer-reviewed publications and data offering insights into the health and healthcare concerns of older adults.
Poll Videos
988 Lifeline awareness among people over 50
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline gives Americans a way to call, text or webchat for free 24/7 mental health support. But a poll of people age 50 and over shows that 69% aren't aware of the 988 Lifeline, and that 31% aren't aware of any mental health crisis line.
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Brain Health Awareness in Michigan
Findings from the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging show that less than half (47%) of middle-aged and older Michiganders know that everyday actions can be very important for reducing their future risk of dementia.
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Growing Older in Michigan: U-M poll of Michiganders over 50
Older Michigan residents mostly say that the state is a good to excellent place to grow older, and give favorable ratings to the healthcare, senior services and other services in their area.
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About the Poll
The National Poll on Healthy Aging is a recurring, nationally representative household survey. Learn more about its history and purpose.
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Support Healthy Aging
The IHPI Healthy Aging Fund supports the National Poll on Healthy Aging, the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging, and over 100 researchers addressing timely questions on the well-being of older adults and opportunities to improve the U.S healthcare system to better meet their needs.
Contact the NPHA Team
Have questions about our reports, media requests, or opportunities to collaborate? The National Poll on Healthy Aging team welcomes your inquiries.
General Inquiries
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Media Inquiries
Kara Gavin
734-516-5362
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