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
Most people over 50 have LGBTQ+ friends or family, but LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges
Poll explores connections between non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ people of all ages, and the health and social experiences of LGBTQ+ people age 50 and older
Growing Older in Michigan
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
Brain health views and experiences among Michigan adults age 50+
Older Michiganders believe it’s important to “maintain your brain” but need more guidance and support in doing so
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 presents state-specific survey results alongside reports from the National Poll on Healthy Aging.
News
Michiganders over age 50 want to prevent dementia, but many don’t know everyday actions are very important for preserving brain health
Prevention & Population Health
Aging & Medicare
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
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
Aging & Medicare
Data & Peer-Reviewed Publications
Explore peer-reviewed publications and data offering insights into the health and healthcare concerns of older adults.
Poll Videos
Webinar recording: Supporting Family Caregivers - New Data, New Resources
A recording of a livestream on caregiving-related polling research and resources for caregivers in Michigan and beyond, held by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation in cooperation with the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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Growing Older in Michigan: U-M poll of Michiganders over 50
Michigan residents who are age 50 and over 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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Caregiving Poll: Awareness and use of Adult Day Care
New data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging look at unpaid caregivers of older adults, and their awareness and use of services that can help them and the people they care for.
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About the Poll
The National Poll on Healthy Aging is a recurring, nationally representative household survey. Learn about the research objectives and foundation of the poll.
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Support Healthy Aging
The IHPI Healthy Aging Fund supports the innovative work of over 100 researchers across disciplines to address timely questions about health and social needs of older adults and the U.S. health care system.
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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