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
Poll finds 31% of older adults don’t know of any crisis line, and 69% haven’t heard of 988; lowest awareness is among men and Hispanic adults, who have high or rising suicide rates
U-M obesity expert welcomes new option for access to effective weight-loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations
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