AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership

??? In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, watch this two minute key insights video about incorporating the voices of Indigenous elders as wisdom keepers alongside modern approaches to planning and design. Ted Jojola, the founder and director of Indigenous Design + Planning Institute, discusses how learning design from ancestors can be #sustainable. To see the full video and other topical webinars and case studies, visit: https://lnkd.in/gpvvG6gR #buildequity #agefriendly #accessibility #inclusion #multigenerational #urbanplanning #urbandesign #indigenous #housing #indigeousheritageday #indigineousheritagemonth #thanksgiving #designjustice #Cities4All CIDQ AIA New York | Center for Architecture Gensler HKS, Inc. The Center for Health Design Milken Institute UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) American Planning Association? International Federation on Ageing Stephanie K. Firestone

Join us on December 5 for a workshop on the societal implications of geroscience. This workshop aims to examine the associated societal issues and considerations that warrant significant attention as geroscience advances. Panels will include topics such as equity and access, cost, social norms, communication, and healthy longevity. Sponsored by National Academy of Medicine AARP and The John A. Hartford Foundation #geroscience #longevity #healthylongevity #healthequity Register to attend in person or virtually at https://lnkd.in/gvv6XvW7.

Handling luggage, deboarding, and getting to and from the bathroom are cited as the most difficult aspects of airplane travel for those age 50+ who have a disability or condition that makes it harder to travel. According to our survey, providing special seating and assistance with luggage are seen as the most helpful considerations for these individuals. The ability to read overhead announcements is also cited as a useful accommodation, particularly among those with hearing loss.?#travel?#accessibility #accessibletravel #AccessibilityMatters?#agefriendly https://lnkd.in/ePhk45FW

Restroom Deserts: Where To Go When You Need To Go? ??? Watch this two minute key insight video about the need to design adequate and accessible public toilets for older people, adults with small children, people with incontinence, and…well everyone. Jack Sim at World Toilet Organization is working towards innovative solutions to #buildequity through design. ? #agefriendly #disability #accessibility #aging #designjustice #buildequity #enablingdesign? #sanitationforall #sustainablesanitation #toiletssavelives #toiletswork #toilettalk #publictoilets #humanrights #sanitationright #universaldesign? #Cities4All #WTD #WTO? #OSHA #Cities4All ? World Enabled CIDQ AIA New York | Center for Architecture Gensler HKS, Inc. Milken Institute UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) American Planning Association? International Federation on Ageing For this and other topical webinars and case studies please visit https://lnkd.in/gpvvG6gR

Announcing a great opportunity to join our team at AARP as a Policy Research Intern. This is a paid position starting in January 2025. Click to apply today! We’re looking for someone currently enrolled in a master’s program, with strong research, writing, and communication skills. You should be comfortable jumping into various projects, managing tight deadlines, and familiar with Microsoft Office and Airtable (or similar tools). Experience with data visualization (like Tableau) and statistical software is a big plus! ? In this role, you’ll get to dive into fascinating research on longevity, health care, and aging issues. You’ll be summarizing data, preparing briefing materials, and keeping our information organized and up to date. It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about public policy and aging to gain valuable experience with a dedicated, professional team. ? If you or someone you know fits the bill, check out the application link below.?https://lnkd.in/e6J9HwgD

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“Our age-segregated culture makes it easy to dismiss older people as irrelevant or out of touch,” writes AARP’s Debra Whitman in a new The Wall Street Journal op-ed. “By nurturing friendships that cut across generations and listening to stories accumulated over decades, it’s possible to forge new ideas and expectations for your own future.”? ? Drawing on a growing body of research, Whitman highlights that positive beliefs about aging can reduce stress and encourage healthier behaviors, which in turn enhance longevity and mental well-being. Read the op-ed, which may be paywalled for some. #Aging #Longevity #Lifespan? ? https://lnkd.in/erxUyeik?

Unexpected expenses can range from an unanticipated car or appliance repair to the loss of a job or sudden reduced income. Sometimes they come all at once. They can destabilize household finances in the short run and lead to prolonged instability. And too few US households are ready for them. ? Understanding who has high emergency savings rates helps inform better policies for others. A new AARP Public Policy Institute report delves into the data from five separate surveys of emergency savings to get a clearer picture of who is saving, how much they are saving, and what factors are playing a role. #Retirement #Financial Security #EmergencySavings https://lnkd.in/enTVnQaU

???Understanding family caregivers is crucial to developing effective LTSS policies and programs. AARP’s Caregiving in the US survey is a cornerstone in this field. AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving are hosting a half day workshop at #GSA2024 on how to use the report’s data in research and to preview of some findings and features in the forthcoming 2025 update, including state-level data. Proudly sponsored by AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership. Selena Caldera and Alessandra Raimondi #LTSS #FamilyCaregivers #OlderAdults #States? https://lnkd.in/gzeJpKt3?

The 2024 update to the AARP Livability Index platform includes new entrants to the Top 100 Communities list from around the country and explores some key policies they have implemented to improve livability for their members. In a new AARP Policy Now video?by Kim Sedmak, the AARP Public Policy Institute’s Rodney Harrell, PhD highlights some of these communities. #Housing #Transporation #States #Livability #AgeFriendly https://lnkd.in/eVZgmrvv