Younger adults hold more negative views across mental, physical, and social domains of the aging process.

Such notions mean opportunity remains to change perceptions.

A healthy personal outlook on aging perceives that society supports people of all ages.

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It was a nationally representative sample on key demographics including age, gender, region and ethnicity.

The research was designed and executed by AARP Research.

For more information contact Patty David atPDavid@aarp.org.

AARP Aging Confidence Study

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