The results suggest most older adults have not conducted formal end-of-life planning.
This lack of planning highlights the need to provide education and assistance in this area.
These concerns do not necessarily translate into action.
The results of this study reveal an opportunity to educate older adults on the importance of end-of-life planning.
AARP has an opportunity to provide education and assistance in advance care and end-of-life planning.
Chicagos Foresight 50+ Panel and NORCs AmeriSpeak are designed to be representative of the U.S. household population.
All data are weighted by age, gender, and race according to the most recent Census population statistics.
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