Use findings from JAHF surveys in your work to improve care for older adults, including from Age-Friendly Insights, a polling series exploring opinions and beliefs on aging.
AGE-FRIENDLY INSIGHTS POLL
84% of Americans Support the Older Americans Act
An overwhelming 84% of U.S. adults are in favor of continued federal funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA), including majorities of Democrats, Republicans and independents. The OAA is overdue for congressional reauthorization.
- Learn more: Bipartisan Public Support for Older Americans Act Programs
The Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads
A nationwide survey from Age Wave, JAHF and The Harris Poll shows deep dissatisfaction among U.S. adults aged 65+ with health care and the related systems and services that do not meet their needs and preferences.
PRIOR POLLS
Broad Political Support for Policies to Help Family Caregivers
The John A. Hartford Foundation asked U.S. adults aged 65 or older for their opinions on policies to help family caregivers.
What Older Adults Think about Hospitals and Age-Friendly Care
The John A. Hartford Foundation asked U.S. adults aged 65 or older about their opinions and experiences with hospitals.
Direct Care Workers Are Underpaid, Lack Support and Oversight
The John A. Hartford Foundation asked people in America about
their perceptions about direct care workers.
How Older Adults Feel About Nursing Homes
The John A. Hartford Foundation asked older adults how the COVID pandemic affected their perceptions of nursing homes.