Michigan Findings
Supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging is a recurring, representative household survey of more than 1,000 Michiganders age 50 and older.
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Explore Michigan articles— summaries of Michigan poll findings on health-related topics as compared to national data, along with experts’ insights — and poll extras — short, engaging articles that feature timely poll data from Michiganders to answer urgent questions in health and health care.
As the nation's 10th most populous state, and with one in four residents projected to be over the age of 60 by 2030, Michigan has a pressing need to understand the knowledge, experiences, and opinions of its older residents around health and well-being.
Launched in May 2024, the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging regularly taps into the perspectives of Michiganders age 50 and older on a wide range of health-related topics, with support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
Several times a year, the National Poll on Healthy Aging team compiles brief reports featuring Michigan-specific findings, and releases them alongside reports on national poll findings. The team also releases Michigan-focused interactive data dashboards.
The Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging welcomes anyone with an interest in issues affecting older adults in the state to sign up to receive email alerts about new poll findings.
Michigan Findings
Displaying 1 - 6 of 26 Michigan findings
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
Many Michiganders age 50+ are unaware of mental health crisis lines, including the 988 Lifeline; however, the majority, when informed, said they would be likely to use one during a mental health emergency
Mental Health
Video
Older Michiganders believe it’s important to “maintain your brain” but need more guidance and support in doing so
Brain Health
University of Michigan team explores connections between non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ people of all ages, and the health and social experiences of LGBTQ+ people over 50
Aging & Medicare
Social Networks & Community Resources
Video
Most older adults view Michigan as a good place to age and the state has many strengths to support its older residents, but challenges and inequities remain
Aging in Place
Environment
Many older caregivers face financial stress and aren’t aware of or don’t use programs designed for them, especially if they don’t have friends or family to help them out
Healthcare Delivery & Financing
Aging & Medicare
Caregiving
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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