In Brief: Serving the Affordable Housing Needs of Older Low-Income Renters: A Survey of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties

Between 1987 and 1998, more than 700,000 units for low-income residents were completed under the program. Analysis is provided both for mixed age LIHTC properties and those developed primarily for older residents.

April 15, 2002 · 1 min · 32 words · Katherine Washington

Serving the Affordable Housing Needs of Older Low-Income Renters: A Survey of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties

Between 1987 and 1998, more than 700,000 units for low-income residents were completed under the program. Analysis is provided both for mixed age LIHTC properties and those developed primarily for older residents.

April 15, 2002 · 1 min · 32 words · Joshua Mcgee

Falls Among Older Persons and the Role of the Home: An Analysis of Cost, Incidence, and Potential Savings from Home Modification

One approach to reducing falls is modifying homes so you can eliminate or abate common hazards for frail persons.

March 15, 2002 · 1 min · 19 words · Lindsey Robertson

The Costs of Long-Term Care: Public Perceptions Versus Reality

And much of what they think they know may be wrong. The study was conducted and the report prepared for AARP by Roper ASW. (127 pages) MORE FROM AARP Keeping Beauty Real: Media’s Missed Opportunity?

December 1, 2001 · 1 min · 35 words · William Stevens

Having Fun As We Age: A Survey of Adult Funstyles

This remains the top passion from age 18 into their later years." For more information contact Carol Keegan of AARP Knowledge Management at 202/434-6286. Gamers 50-Plus Are a Growing Force The 50-plus crowd is embracing gaming. They feel it’s time well spent thanks to multiple benefits.

August 1, 2001 · 1 min · 46 words · Miss Lisa Barrera

A Summary of Federal Rental Housing Programs

Older renters often find it difficult to find housing that they can reasonably afford. Moreover, evidence indicates that the housing situation for older renters may be getting worse. The problems experienced by older renters are often complicated by age-related factors. One way to help meet the housing needs of older renters is through federal housing subsidy programs. For instance, in the 1930’s public housing was the key federal program for rental housing....

May 15, 2001 · 3 min · 466 words · Kenneth Brown

In Brief: Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance: The Potential Loss of Affordable Federally Subsidized Housing Stock

Approximately 1.2 million renter households benefit from a Section 8 project-based rental subsidy, including 500,000 older households. Owners thus have an incentive to leave the program and convert their property to private market rentals.

February 15, 2001 · 1 min · 34 words · Tina Perkins

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance: The Potential Loss of Affordable Federally Subsidized Housing Stock

Owners thus have an incentive to leave the program and convert their property to private market rentals.

February 15, 2001 · 1 min · 17 words · Felicia Bowman

AARP Caregiver Identification Study

For more information, contact Gail Kutner at (202) 434-6325. Generally, caregivers give providers high marks.

February 1, 2001 · 1 min · 15 words · Suzanne Miller

In Brief: Across the States 2000: Profiles of Long-Term Care Systems, 4th Edition

Such a credit would help ease caregivers' financial burden.

December 15, 2000 · 1 min · 9 words · Matthew Finley

In Brief: Coordinated Transportation Systems

ThisIn Briefsummarizes the findings and implications of the AARP Public Policy Institute Report,Coordinated Transportation Systems. Transportation is the physical means by which persons connect to the communities in which these things are available.

August 15, 2000 · 1 min · 33 words · Rachel Becker

AARP Survey on Lifelong Learning

Of those participating, 508 were interviewed by phone and 511 were surveyed on the Internet. Gamers 50-Plus Are a Growing Force The 50-plus crowd is embracing gaming. They feel it’s time well spent thanks to multiple benefits.

July 1, 2000 · 1 min · 37 words · Janet Lane

Fixing to Stay: A National Survey on Housing and Home Modification Issues

As Americans grow older they want to remain in their own homes, and many say they are modifying their residences to enable them to do so. More than 8 in 10 respondents age 45 and over (including many Baby Boomers) - and more than 9 in 10 of those 65 and over - say they would like to stay where they are for as long as possible. Even if they should need help caring for themselves, 82% would prefer not to move from their current homes....

May 1, 2000 · 2 min · 284 words · Mary Johnson