The MetLife Study of Global Health & Wellness: A Look at How Multinational Companies are Responding to the Need for a Healthier Workforce

MetLife Mature Market Institute examines initiatives by businesses to promote healthier lifestyles among employees, and the implications of these programs for creating a healthier citizenry.

Full report is available

The future ageing of the ethnic minority population of England and Wales

Centre for Policy on Ageing (UK) looks at the potential issues facing the United Kingdom as it attempts to meet the needs of an aging and ethnically diverse population.

Report is available

Livable New York: Advisory Workgroup Report

Livable New York Initiative of the New York State Department of Aging has issued their recommendations for creating better housing and services to accommodate the needs of New York State's older adults, younger-aged people with disabilities, families, and caregivers.

Report is available

The Role of Human Factors in Home Health Care: Workshop Summary

This book from National Academies Press, held on October 1 and 2, 2009, discusses the rapid growth of the home healthcare industry, and the problems that have resulted.

Health and Wealth in a Life-Cycle Model

University of Michigan Retirement Research Center looks at the effect of "consumption" decisions (such as smoking and exercise) on long-term health and longevity.

Full report is available

Highlighting HIV Issues Among Older Americans

AIDS.gov examines the problems facing older Americans living with HIV. In New York City alone, 75% of those living with HIV are over age 40.

Blog.AIDS.gov discussion ins available

Effect of the Risk of Out-of-Pocket Spending for Health Care on Economic Preparation for Retirement

University of Michigan Retirement Research Center looks at the risk of out-of-pocket spending for healthcare expenses, and factors it into prior research on economic preparations for retirement.

Full paper is available

Why the AARP Drug Price Reports Are Misleading or Worse

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research presents an evaluation of the current list of medications most often used by seniors, and the costs. They determine that the costs are actually decreasing.

Full issue of Health Policy Outlook is available

The 2010 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs

MetLife Mature Market Institute presents their annual examination of the costs of long-term care in the United States. The telephone survey was conducted between May and August of 2010.

Full report is available

The Elder Care Study: Everyday Realities and Wishes for Change

Families and Work Institute looks at caregivers, their numbers and demographics, as well as the ways in which their lives could be made easier.

Full report is available

Social Well-being of Disabled Older Persons An Evidence of Unequal Ageing in Europe

European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research examine the differing perspectives of aging on the part of Europe's disabled elderly population.

Full report is available

Guardianships: Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, and Abuse of Seniors

Government Accountability Office attempts to determine if the incidences of senior abuse in its many forms has increased significantly. This reports looks specifically of abuse allegations against caregivers.

Full report is available