HRS in the News

Since the study began in 1990, the Health and Retirement Study and the research it generated have been featured in a wide body of news coverage.

How Undiagnosed Cognitive Decline Eats Into Seniors’ Retirement Savings
The Wall Street Journal, November 3, 2024
Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, October 29, 2024
Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
The University Record, University of Michigan, October 21, 2024
We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets
Business Insider, October 20, 2024
Smaller vial size for Alzheimer’s drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year
UCLA Health, October 14, 2024
Data analysis shows poor long-term cognitive, physical outcomes after prolonged hospitalization
National Institute on Aging, October 10, 2024
Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
University College London, October 7, 2024
Childhood trauma echoes into final years: Deepens end-of-life pain, mental health struggles
Michigan News, University of Michigan, October 3, 2024
Health, wealth intertwined with retirement satisfaction: analysis
McKnights , September 23, 2024
Economic Security of Older Women
Issue Briefs, September 20, 2024
New Research on the Impact of Remote Work Growth on Employment of Older Disabled People
American Enterprise Institute , September 12, 2024
Games, Puzzles And Reading Can Slow Cognitive Decline In The Elderly — Even In Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Today, Texas A&M University, September 10, 2024
Ability to cope with life’s challenges could cut death risk, study finds
The Independent, September 3, 2024
Medicare data analysis shows racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care costs
National Institute on Aging, August 29, 2024
Half of Retirees Will Run out of Money. That’s the Good News.
Forbes, August 12, 2024
Study: Isolation raises risks for dementia, disability and death
McKnights , July 24, 2024
Defying global trends: U-M study finds high happiness, low depression among oldest Americans
Michigan News, University of Michigan, July 22, 2024
Some Seniors Readily Step Back. Some Never Will.
The New York Times, July 20, 2024
No link found between urinary incontinence and cognitive decline over 10 years
Contemporary OB/GYN, July 10, 2024
Reducing Low-Value Care Is a Feasible Approach to Enhancing Access and Affordability of High-Value Care for Older Americans
The American Journal of Managed Care, July 8, 2024