A survey research program conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research with funding from The SCAN Foundation
As family and friends take on more of the responsibility of caring for the nation’s growing senior population, their own personal and professional lives often pay the price, according to a new study from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. For about one-quarter of America’s informal caregivers, the…
More than half of Hispanic adults have encountered a communication barrier in the health care system, and they turn to a variety of formal and informal sources for help in overcoming these obstacles, according to a new study conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The study…
As access to telemedicine grows, results from the 2018 Long-Term Care Trend poll show Americans age 40 and older have widespread comfort with the technology. Over half are comfortable using a live video service like Skype for a medication consultation or for ongoing management of a chronic condition. While telemedicine…
By age 40, a third of Americans are already long‑term caregivers for a loved one, and a third expect to become caregivers in the next five years, according to a new study of Americans age 18 and older by The Associated Press‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The study reveals…
Many older Americans who take on a caregiving role for an aging loved one lack the training they need to provide that care. They have limited access to programs designed to provide a break to caregivers and face difficulties in the workplace, a new poll shows. Still, the majority describe…
Many older Hispanics in the United States say they have faced language or cultural barriers as they navigate the health care system, with many experiencing serious setbacks because of it, according to a new study by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Few say they have confidence that…
Results from the 2017 Long-Term Care trends poll find that two-thirds of Americans age 40 and older feel the country is not prepared for the rapid growth of the older adult population. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also finds that at the local level, less than…
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research is conducting a series of studies to explore expectations and preparation for, and attitudes towards, long-term care among Americans age 40 and older. These studies have included deeper analysis of the experiences of Hispanics, an important and growing demographic group. The results…
Results from the 2016 Long-Term Care trends poll finds that confidence in the ability to finance long-term care has slightly increased over the past few years yet remains low overall among Americans age 40 and older. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also finds that many people…
Results from a 2015 study of long-term care attitudes and behaviors among Americans age 40 and older reveal several key differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Very few Hispanics report planning for long-term care, and they are worried about the lack of preparation. Nearly half say they are concerned about not…