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AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Concerns and attitudes about death and dying; preparation and planning for death; dealing with the physical, psychological, financial, and spiritual aspects of dying; nee ... More
Among age 50+ Americans, 60% have a will, 45% have a durable power of attorney, and 23% have a living trust; but 36% have none of these legal documents and only 17% have all three. (12 pages) More
End-of-life issues and the use of Advance Health Care Directives, Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorneys and other means of making one's wishes known to those who can implement them at the right ... More
How do people think about death and dying? This 2005 survey of AARP members age 50 and older in Massachusetts provides a comprehensive view of their concerns and attitudes toward end of life issues. More
Which legal issues most concern age 60+ Floridians? How do they now receive legal help, for what issues, and how can their legal needs be met? This late 2006 AARP mail survey seeks answers to these ... More
The legal needs and personal challenges being faced by low-income older adults in Ohio were explored in this survey commissioned by AARP Ohio and Pro Seniors Inc. The results suggest a need for low-co ... More
This nationwide poll, commissioned by the AARP Bulletin, found that an overwhelming majority of adults age 35 and older are aware of steps they and their parents can take to prepare for the end of lif ... More
A sizeable portion of the 50+ population (34%) has engaged in some preplanning for a funeral or burial, and just under a quarter of individuals ages 50+ have prepaid at least a portion of funeral or b ... More