[165] What is the 'COVID Reset'?; Finally, Drug Pricing Relief for Older Americans
For more than 60 years, AARP has been fighting to make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP's CEO, weighs in on the recent signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
We also dive into new findings from AARP Research. Some people have experienced a shift in their social habits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings from AARP survey, "The COVID Reset" revealed that many adults age 50 plus have changed their perspectives on social connections. The study surveyed more than 1,900 adults ages 50 and older from across the United States on the importance, effects, and value that is placed upon social connections of different kinds due to the pandemic.
Here to help us unpack the findings of the "The COVID Reset" is Patty David, Director of AARP research.
19 Jul 2022
[164] Women's Mental Health in the Face of Discrimination
Every year, AARP conducts the "Mirror/Mirror Survey: Women's Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media." The most recent findings reveal that women are facing discrimination on a daily basis. The study surveyed more than 65-hundred women who are 18 years old or older.
Here to help us unpack the findings on how discrimination affects women's mental health is Dr. Sherry Blake, Clinical Psychologist and author of numerous works on improving health and happiness.
22 Jun 2022
[163] How Older Americans Are Redefining Health and Happiness
While people recognize some of the challenges that come with growing, many older Americans have an optimistic outlook and expect their lives to improve. A survey conducted by AARP and National Geographic found Americans are redefining health and finding more happiness through shifting priorities as they grow older.
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