Most Americans think society today pays too little attention to the thoughts and opinions of older generations. Americans of all ages think so, though younger people tend to be less likely to agree. One in five adults under thirty think society pays too much — rather than too little — […] Read more »
Lifestyle main factor in determining longevity, Americans say
Lifestyle tops the list as the most important factor when determining how long a person will live, according to a recent CBS News poll. A person’s lifestyle comes out far ahead of a person’s genes (19%), their emotional well-being (16%) and economic status (13%). Fewer Americans (4%) think that where […] Read more »
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Home And Community Based Services And Seniors’ Health Care Needs
… One in five adults, including 27% of adults 65 and older, say they are currently receiving ongoing support with everyday activities from either a family member (19%), a friend (11%), or paid nurses or aides (5%). Additionally, nearly four in ten (38%) adults say a family member gets ongoing […] Read more »
Kids could be the budget bill’s big winners — or losers
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are poised to channel historic investments into programs for kids — if they can navigate around competing demands, particularly from programs for seniors, as they slim down the massive public investment and social safety net bill now under intense negotiation on Capitol Hill. The […] Read more »
What the Census results tell us about the future US electorate
More 2020 Census results are in, and it’s clear that the trends we have been seeing over the last few decades show no signs of slowing down. You might say that we’ve crossed a tipping point of sorts that may have major political implications moving forward. The United States is […] Read more »
Long-Term Care in America: How Well Can Communities Support Aging at Home?
Overall, more people think their local area is doing a good job than a poor job meeting the needs of older adults when it comes to many services, including health care, healthy food and nutrition, social activities, transportation, and in-home supports, according to a new study from The Associated Press-NORC […] Read more »