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America’s aging population is ever changing. The National Council on Aging fields surveys and analyzes the latest data to understand the shifting needs of older adults, especially those who are most at risk of health and financial insecurity. Explore our latest research reports and findings by using our search tool below.

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  1. Addressing the Nation's Retirement Crisis: The 80%

    Aug 30, 2024
    A jar filled with various coins has a sticky note with the words "Retirement" on it.

  2. Building a Bridge to Avoid the “Medicare Cliff” That Harms Older Adults

    Aug 26, 2024
    bag of money at the edge of a cracked cliff

  3. Standing Back from the Medicare Cliff: Research and Policy Options to Help Low-Income Older Adults

    May 22, 2024
    What to Do About the Medicare Cliff

  4. American Women Report Economic Stress, Worry about How They Will Afford Future Health Costs and Retirement

    Apr 16, 2024
    Half of women say they feel “uncertain” or “worried” when they think about how prepared they are for health costs later in life, and low-income and rural women report challenges to staying healthy today.

  5. Avoiding the Medicare Cliff: A Profile of Low-Income Older Adults

    Nov 20, 2023
    Some low-income older adults lose their Medicaid coverage when they turn 65 and transition to Medicare. Our research delves into who is affected by the "Medicare Cliff."

  6. A Profile of LGBTQ+ Older Adults

    Jun 22, 2023
    An infographic-style image with a teal and white color scheme. The text reads 'How LGBTQ+ Older Adults Are Aging' in large, bold letters. The bottom right corner features an icon of a megaphone, indicating the content is about raising awareness or sharing information.

  7. Half of American Women Report Struggling Financially Today, Leaving Them Worried and Uncertain About Retirement

    May 16, 2023
    An infographic-style image with a teal and white color scheme. The text reads 'Women and Their Financial Security' in large, bold letters. The bottom right corner features an icon of a megaphone, indicating the content is about raising awareness or sharing information.

  8. Take-Up Rates in Medicare Savings Programs and the Part D Low-Income Subsidy

    Sep 09, 2022
    Senior Caucasian woman in wheelchair with caregiver outside in garden

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