Michiganders over age 50 want to prevent dementia, but many don’t know everyday actions are very important for preserving 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
Researchers can access the poll’s data on the experiences of U.S. adults age 50 and older related to work, extreme weather, friendships, caring for grandchildren, and long-term care planning
Experts and aging services leaders discuss challenges facing family caregivers and opportunities to better support them
But poll of Michiganders over 50 shows differences on key measures depending on region, mental and physical health, disability, caregiver status, race and income
Poll of people over 40 yields data on public perceptions of the relationship between physical health, lifestyle behaviors and cognitive function
Levels of concern about costs of long-term care, and access to it, are higher among those who are unpaid caregivers to people over 65, compared with those who aren’t
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
Poll of adults over age 50 shows changes since 2018, including more people choosing not to have pets due to financial costs, potentially missing out on benefits
Poll suggests need for more communication about vaccines’ power to reduce risk of severe illness in people over 50
Among people over 50 who use cannabis, those most likely to drive after partaking are men, people who use daily, and those who use THC-containing products for mental health reasons
More than 80% of people over 65 drive at least weekly, but less than half have a plan for a time when they can’t or shouldn’t drive; few have talked to a health professional about it