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Feb 19, 2024

Trends in Inequalities in the Prevalence of Dementia in the United States

This paper presents estimates of the prevalence of dementia in the United States from 2000 to 2016 by age, sex, race and ethnicity, education, and a measure of lifetime earnings.
Video

Feb 8, 2024

Social Media Posts Have Power, and So Do You: Stop the Spread of False and Misleading Information During Voting Season

This tool and its accompanying informational videos walk through strategies to help U.S. adults — in particular, those aged 55 years and older — identify and resist false and misleading information, especially with the 2024 election season underway.
Research

Feb 1, 2024

Gaps in Internet Use Narrowed Among Older Adults with Medicare During the COVID-19 Pandemic but Persist

This study examined change in internet use during the pandemic for people with Medicare aged 65 and older in the 50 states and DC.
Research

Dec 22, 2023

Global Population Profile of Tropical Cyclone Exposure from 2002 to 2019

We show that the global number of people exposed to tropical cyclones has increased, the age distribution of the exposed population has shifted from young to old, and exposed populations are relatively more disadvantaged than unexposed population.
Press

Dec 20, 2023

Number of People Affected by Tropical Cyclones Has Increased Sharply Since 2002

The number of people affected by tropical cyclones has nearly doubled from 2002 to 2019, reaching nearly 800 million people in 2019.
Research

Oct 16, 2023

Change in Caregiving to Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Differences by Dementia Status

Results demonstrate impact of COVID-19 on 3451 family caregivers of older adults on changes to care activities and support networks. Dementia caregivers lost more social ties and performed more care activities relative to before the pandemic.
Research

Aug 6, 2023

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

RAND Europe conducted research to understand to what extent recruitment and retention of people aged 50+ may be an issue in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area, what challenges this demographic experience, and what support is available.
Project

Jul 31, 2023

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

Offering flexible working, job redesign and reasonable adjustments, having age-friendly management and cultures, and having age-inclusive recruitment practices are important to recruit and retain workers aged 50+.
Research

Jul 26, 2023

Using Pulse Oximeters in Care Homes for Residents with COVID-19 and Other Conditions: A Rapid Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Through a rapid mixed-methods evaluation of care homes in England, this article explores whether use of pulse oximeters in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic was beneficial to care home staff and residents.
Research

Jul 24, 2023

Modeling the Impact of Research Investment on Down Syndrome–Associated Alzheimer's Disease

The authors developed a multistate population simulation and projection model to study trends in Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer's disease and the associated impact on caregiving.
Research

Jul 21, 2023

Aging and Emotional Well-Being After Disasters: Vulnerability and Resilience

We investigated age differences in well-being among U.S. Gulf Coast-residing adults. Older age was associated with fewer depression and PTSD symptoms, and this association was stronger for those who experienced hurricane-related adversities.
Research

Jul 14, 2023

National Trends in Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder From 2007 to 2018

This study characterizes buprenorphine treatment episodes during 2007-2018 with respect to payer, provider specialty, and patient demographics. We find clear growth in buprenorphine treatment-particularly for older adults and Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Identifying Early Predictors of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Media Habits and Misinformation Susceptibility of Older Adults

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Trends in Inequalities in the Prevalence of Dementia in the United States

Social Media Posts Have Power, and So Do You: Stop the Spread of False and Misleading Information During Voting Season

Gaps in Internet Use Narrowed Among Older Adults with Medicare During the COVID-19 Pandemic but Persist

Global Population Profile of Tropical Cyclone Exposure from 2002 to 2019

Number of People Affected by Tropical Cyclones Has Increased Sharply Since 2002

Change in Caregiving to Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Differences by Dementia Status

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

Using Pulse Oximeters in Care Homes for Residents with COVID-19 and Other Conditions: A Rapid Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Modeling the Impact of Research Investment on Down Syndrome–Associated Alzheimer's Disease

Aging and Emotional Well-Being After Disasters: Vulnerability and Resilience

National Trends in Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder From 2007 to 2018

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Older Adults

Identifying Early Predictors of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Media Habits and Misinformation Susceptibility of Older Adults

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

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Trends in Inequalities in the Prevalence of Dementia in the United States

Social Media Posts Have Power, and So Do You: Stop the Spread of False and Misleading Information During Voting Season

Gaps in Internet Use Narrowed Among Older Adults with Medicare During the COVID-19 Pandemic but Persist

Global Population Profile of Tropical Cyclone Exposure from 2002 to 2019

Number of People Affected by Tropical Cyclones Has Increased Sharply Since 2002

Change in Caregiving to Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Differences by Dementia Status

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area: Local evidence about workers aged 50 and older

Using Pulse Oximeters in Care Homes for Residents with COVID-19 and Other Conditions: A Rapid Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Modeling the Impact of Research Investment on Down Syndrome–Associated Alzheimer's Disease

Aging and Emotional Well-Being After Disasters: Vulnerability and Resilience

National Trends in Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder From 2007 to 2018

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