NATIONAL RESULTS AARP Member Opinion Survey Annotated Questionnaire Weighted n= 36,947; Response Rate=27%; Sampling Error= ±.

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1 Revised 12/18/ NATIONAL RESULTS AARP Member Opinion Survey Annotated Questionnaire Weighted n= 36,947; Response Rate=27%; Sampling Error= ±.051% METHODOLOGY SUMMARY: AARP s Member Opinion Survey is the largest single survey of members conducted by AARP. In, AARP contacted a stratified random sample of 140,000 members, inviting them to participate in this survey. The survey was dual mode, conducted via mail and web, and was available in Spanish. A total of 38,155 members completed and returned their surveys for an overall response rate of 27.3 percent (margin or error + 1%). The data has been weighted to approximate the AARP membership. For a full description of the methodology as well as additional findings, please visit: Not all percentages will equal 100% due to rounding and multiple responses. SECTION I In the last 12 months, have you volunteered any of your time for a nonprofit organization, a charity, school, hospital, religious organization, neighborhood association, civic or any other group? No answer 1080 Question base Yes 54% No 46% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 1 of 40

2 Revised 12/18/ Aside from an organized group, in the last 12 months have you given your time without pay to help your community or someone in need who is not a member of your family? (This might include things like running errands for a friend, helping a neighbor with repairs, taking care of someone who is chronically ill, disabled, poor, or elderly). No answer 1257 Question base Yes 66% No 34% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 2 of 40

3 Revised 12/18/ In the last 12 months, have you or anyone in your household contributed money to: church/religious organization No answer 1882 Question base Yes 72% No 28% In the last 12 months, have you or anyone in your household contributed money to: a charitable organization that is not a church or religious organization No answer 1805 Question base Yes 82% No 18% In the last 12 months, have you or anyone in your household contributed money to: any organization that works to influence local, state, or national government or political campaigns? No answer 2473 Question base Yes 32% No 68% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 3 of 40

4 Revised 12/18/ In which of the following activities have you participated in the last 5 years, including the last presidential election in 2008? (Check ALL that apply) No answer N/A Question base Phoned, wrote, or sent to a public official to make your views known on an issue 28% Contributed money to a candidate or political party 25% Volunteered to work on a campaign for a particular candidate or party 8% Wrote a letter/ to a newspaper or called a radio/tv show to make your views known on an issue 13% Participated in a political event or town meeting 16% Volunteered with a group working to influence local, state, or national government 8% Voted in a Presidential election 79% Voted in a State or local election 77% Met with an elected official 19% Used social media (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc.) to express political opinions 9% I have NOT DONE ANY of these activities in the last 5 years 13% How many grandchildren do you have? No answer 1098 Question base One 8% Two 12% Three 9% Four 9% Five or more 32% None (Skip to Question 13) 30% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 4 of 40

5 Revised 12/18/ Are you a primary caregiver for any of your grandchildren, meaning you are responsible for taking care of them for most of the day at least one day a week? TOTAL sample No answer 177 Question base Yes 12% No 88% Which of the following kinds of help do you currently provide a spouse/partner, parent, grandparent, older relative, or other adult who cannot do these things for themselves? No answer Question base Getting in and out of bed 4% Getting dressed 5% Getting to and from the toilet/bathroom 3% Bathing or showering 4% Dealing with incontinence or adult diapers 4% Feeding 4% Giving medicines or injections 7% Managing finances 17% Providing transportation or helping arrange transportation 20% Grocery shopping 21% Doing housework 16% Preparing meals 15% Arranging/supervising services from an agency such as nurses/ aides 5% I DO NOT currently provide this kind of help 60% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 5 of 40

6 Revised 12/18/ Which of the following events have affected your life or your spouse/partner s life in the last 2 years? (Check ALL that apply) No answer N/A Question base Loss of a job 12% Reduction in income 33% Reduction in savings or assets 34% Debt problems 14% Moved to a new house 7% Foreclosure/loss of home 2% Started a new job 6% Started own business 2% Started retirement 15% Started claiming Social Security benefits 17% Family member moved in with you 8% Parent/older relative moved into nursing home 5% Provided care to parent or older relative 12% Provided care to spouse or partner 8% Divorce or separation 2% Death of spouse or partner 5% Death of a family member or close friend 27% Adult children became financial dependent 8% Birth of a son/daughter * Birth of one or more grandchildren 16% Been without health insurance for any period of time 7% Survived a major illness 12% Decline in physical health 25% Stopped driving 4% Experienced memory loss 8% Experienced difficulty walking 18% Experienced hearing or vision loss 18% Chronic health problems (heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) 28% NONE OF THE ABOVE in the last 2 years 12% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 6 of 40

7 Revised 12/18/ SECTION II Please rate your own level of concern about the following: HEALTH CARE Having adequate health insurance coverage No answer 2005 Question base Extremely concerned 58% Very concerned 25% Somewhat concerned 10% Not too concerned 5% Not at all concerned 3% Total 101% Having Medicare benefits available to you in the future No answer 2151 Question base Extremely concerned 64% Very concerned 23% Somewhat concerned 8% Not too concerned 3% Not at all concerned 2% Staying mentally sharp No answer 2077 Question base Extremely concerned 64% Very concerned 23% Somewhat concerned 9% Not too concerned 3% Not at all concerned 1% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 7 of 40

8 Revised 12/18/ Declining physical health or chronic conditions No answer 3447 Question base Extremely concerned 44% Very concerned 27% Somewhat concerned 20% Not too concerned 7% Not at all concerned 2% Paying for health care expenses (co-pays, prescription drugs, uncovered expenses, etc.) No answer 2198 Question base Extremely concerned 53% Very concerned 24% Somewhat concerned 14% Not too concerned 6% Not at all concerned 3% ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL Having Social Security available to you in the future No answer 1919 Question base Extremely concerned 68% Very concerned 18% Somewhat concerned 8% Not too concerned 3% Not at all concerned 3% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 8 of 40

9 Revised 12/18/ Having public assistance benefits available (Medicaid, SSI, low-income housing, food stamps) No answer 3683 Question base Extremely concerned 32% Very concerned 17% Somewhat concerned 19% Not too concerned 17% Not at all concerned 15% Managing debt (credit cards, mortgage, other loans, etc.) No answer 3787 Question base Extremely concerned 25% Very concerned 18% Somewhat concerned 21% Not too concerned 20% Not at all concerned 17% Total 101% WORK Having employment opportunities in your community No answer 4686 Question base Extremely concerned 22% Very concerned 18% Somewhat concerned 17% Not too concerned 16% Not at all concerned 27% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 9 of 40

10 Revised 12/18/ Facing age discrimination in the workplace No answer 5123 Question base Extremely concerned 18% Very concerned 15% Somewhat concerned 16% Not too concerned 19% Not at all concerned 33% Total 101% Losing a job No answer 5745 Question base Extremely concerned 15% Very concerned 10% Somewhat concerned 13% Not too concerned 20% Not at all concerned 41% Total 99% Maintaining relevant job skills and experience No answer 5221 Question base Extremely concerned 17% Very concerned 15% Somewhat concerned 17% Not too concerned 18% Not at all concerned 33% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 10 of 40

11 Revised 12/18/ RETIREMENT Having enough income or savings to retire No answer 3747 Question base Extremely concerned 45% Very concerned 20% Somewhat concerned 15% Not too concerned 9% Not at all concerned 12% Total 101% Ensuring the solvency and security of your retirement plans No answer 4078 Question base Extremely concerned 47% Very concerned 23% Somewhat concerned 14% Not too concerned 7% Not at all concerned 9% Having to postpone retirement No answer 5921 Question base Extremely concerned 21% Very concerned 13% Somewhat concerned 12% Not too concerned 14% Not at all concerned 40% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 11 of 40

12 Revised 12/18/ CONSUMER Protecting yourself against consumer fraud/identity theft No answer 2197 Question base Extremely concerned 44% Very concerned 27% Somewhat concerned 19% Not too concerned 6% Not at all concerned 3% Total 99% Affording the cost of your utilities No answer 2740 Question base Extremely concerned 33% Very concerned 23% Somewhat concerned 21% Not too concerned 14% Not at all concerned 9% Protecting yourself against unfair/deceptive financial practices No answer 3190 Question base Extremely concerned 35% Very concerned 25% Somewhat concerned 21% Not too concerned 13% Not at all concerned 7% Total 101% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 12 of 40

13 Revised 12/18/ Being able to afford groceries or household necessities No answer 2660 Question base Extremely concerned 32% Very concerned 19% Somewhat concerned 19% Not too concerned 18% Not at all concerned 12% Having online/internet security and safety No answer 3716 Question base Extremely concerned 29% Very concerned 24% Somewhat concerned 22% Not too concerned 12% Not at all concerned 13% INDEPENDENT LIVING AND LONG-TERM CARE Staying in your own home as you get older No answer 1982 Question base Extremely concerned 46% Very concerned 24% Somewhat concerned 17% Not too concerned 8% Not at all concerned 5% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 13 of 40

14 Revised 12/18/ Paying for long-term care (nursing home, home health services, etc) No answer 3117 Question base Extremely concerned 38% Very concerned 25% Somewhat concerned 21% Not too concerned 9% Not at all concerned 6% Total 99% Having long-term care or home health services available No answer 2855 Question base Extremely concerned 40% Very concerned 26% Somewhat concerned 20% Not too concerned 9% Not at all concerned 5% Continuing to drive or get around as you get older No answer 2205 Question base Extremely concerned 42% Very concerned 26% Somewhat concerned 19% Not too concerned 8% Not at all concerned 5% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 14 of 40

15 Revised 12/18/ GOVERNMENT Cutting state government services No answer 3069 Question base Extremely concerned 40% Very concerned 27% Somewhat concerned 20% Not too concerned 8% Not at all concerned 5% Cutting national government services No answer 3177 Question base Extremely concerned 41% Very concerned 27% Somewhat concerned 19% Not too concerned 7% Not at all concerned 5% Total 99% Increases in state or federal taxes No answer 2939 Question base Extremely concerned 47% Very concerned 26% Somewhat concerned 17% Not too concerned 6% Not at all concerned 4% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 15 of 40

16 Revised 12/18/ Improving quality of K-12 education No answer 3386 Question base Extremely concerned 36% Very concerned 26% Somewhat concerned 21% Not too concerned 9% Not at all concerned 8% Please rate your own level of interest in the following: HEALTH AND WELLNESS Staying mentally sharp No answer 1207 Question base Extremely interested 63% Very interested 28% Somewhat interested 7% Not too interested 1% Not at all interested 1% Staying physically fit No answer 1328 Question base Extremely interested 58% Very interested 32% Somewhat interested 8% Not too interested 1% Not at all interested 1% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 16 of 40

17 Revised 12/18/ Maintaining a healthy diet No answer 1535 Question base Extremely interested 52% Very interested 33% Somewhat interested 12% Not too interested 2% Not at all interested 1% WORK Starting your own business No answer 4446 Question base Extremely interested 4% Very interested 4% Somewhat interested 12% Not too interested 21% Not at all interested 59% Learning about other types of jobs where your skills would be applicable No answer 4265 Question base Extremely interested 8% Very interested 11% Somewhat interested 17% Not too interested 17% Not at all interested 48% Total 101% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 17 of 40

18 Revised 12/18/ Gaining new job-related skills or experiences No answer 4386 Question base Extremely interested 7% Very interested 10% Somewhat interested 16% Not too interested 18% Not at all interested 49% Advancing in your job/career No answer 4557 Question base Extremely interested 6% Very interested 8% Somewhat interested 13% Not too interested 19% Not at all interested 54% Starting a new job/career No answer 4406 Question base Extremely interested 5% Very interested 6% Somewhat interested 12% Not too interested 20% Not at all interested 56% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 18 of 40

19 Revised 12/18/ RETIREMENT Learning about retirement alternatives (second careers, phased retirement, etc.) No answer 4202 Question base Extremely interested 13% Very interested 15% Somewhat interested 20% Not too interested 16% Not at all interested 35% Total 99% Planning financially for your retirement No answer 4321 Question base Extremely interested 18% Very interested 21% Somewhat interested 19% Not too interested 13% Not at all interested 29% Planning what you will do in retirement (volunteer, travel, hobbies, etc.) No answer 4113 Question base Extremely interested 15% Very interested 20% Somewhat interested 22% Not too interested 14% Not at all interested 28% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 19 of 40

20 Revised 12/18/ COMMUNITY Learning how to participate in online social networking sites No answer 4124 Question base Extremely interested 5% Very interested 8% Somewhat interested 20% Not too interested 26% Not at all interested 40% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 20 of 40

21 Revised 12/18/ Finding volunteer opportunities in your community No answer 3964 Question base Extremely interested 5% Very interested 11% Somewhat interested 28% Not too interested 25% Not at all interested 31% GOVERNMENT Having an organization represent your needs and interests in national or state government No answer 3184 Question base Extremely interested 35% Very interested 29% Somewhat interested 20% Not too interested 8% Not at all interested 9% Total 101% Having access to unbiased information on candidates and elections No answer 3213 Question base Extremely interested 37% Very interested 30% Somewhat interested 18% Not too interested 7% Not at all interested 8% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 21 of 40

22 Revised 12/18/ Having access to unbiased information on government or political activities and issues No answer 3339 Question base Extremely interested 37% Very interested 30% Somewhat interested 18% Not too interested 7% Not at all interested 8% PERSONAL INTERESTS Learning new things No answer 2869 Question base Extremely interested 33% Very interested 35% Somewhat interested 23% Not too interested 5% Not at all interested 5% Total 101% Spending time on hobbies and personal interests No answer 2718 Question base Extremely interested 33% Very interested 40% Somewhat interested 19% Not too interested 4% Not at all interested 4% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 22 of 40

23 Revised 12/18/ Spending time with family and friends No answer 2196 Question base Extremely interested 48% Very interested 38% Somewhat interested 11% Not too interested 2% Not at all interested 2% Total 101% Traveling No answer 2839 Question base Extremely interested 33% Very interested 33% Somewhat interested 20% Not too interested 7% Not at all interested 7% Finding local entertainment activities that are fun and affordable No answer 2777 Question base Extremely interested 28% Very interested 34% Somewhat interested 23% Not too interested 7% Not at all interested 7% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 23 of 40

24 Revised 12/18/ In general, how comfortable are you trying new technologies (e.g., new electronic devices like smart phones, digital cameras, and blu-ray players, as well as new software programs, social media sites, and online communities)? No answer 1618 Question base Extremely comfortable 15% Very comfortable 21% Somewhat comfortable 33% Not too comfortable 19% Not at all comfortable 12% Which of the following items do you currently have? (Check ALL that apply) No answer Question base Desktop computer 59% Laptop computer or Netbook 48% E-reader such as a Kindle, Kobo, or Nook 19% ipad or other tablet computer 14% I DO NOT currently have any of these items 20% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 24 of 40

25 Revised 12/18/ About how often do you go online or use the Internet? This includes access from home, work, a mobile device (such as a smartphone), or someplace else. (Check only ONE) No answer 1651 Question base Several times a day 45% About once a day 17% 3-5 days a week 6% 1-2 days a week 5% Every few weeks 3% Every few months 1% Less often 2% Never/Not at all (Skip to Question 23) 20% Total 99% Thinking about what you do online, how often do you use the Internet or go online to do each of the following? Check TOTAL sample No answer 606 Question base Every day 70% 3-5 days a week 14% 1-2 days a week 7% Once or twice a month 4% Less often 2% Never 4% Total 101% Play a game TOTAL sample No answer 1553 Question base Every day 25% 3-5 days a week 11% 1-2 days a week 8% Once or twice a month 6% Less often 12% Never 37% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 25 of 40

26 Revised 12/18/ Make a purchase TOTAL sample No answer 1529 Question base Every day 1% 3-5 days a week 3% 1-2 days a week 8% Once or twice a month 34% Less often 36% Never 18% Shop for discounts or deals TOTAL sample No answer 1927 Question base Every day 4% 3-5 days a week 7% 1-2 days a week 14% Once or twice a month 26% Less often 28% Never 21% Visit social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter TOTAL sample No answer 1544 Question base Every day 19% 3-5 days a week 8% 1-2 days a week 9% Once or twice a month 7% Less often 11% Never 46% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 26 of 40

27 Revised 12/18/ Get news and information about current events TOTAL sample No answer 1177 Question base Every day 40% 3-5 days a week 17% 1-2 days a week 13% Once or twice a month 9% Less often 10% Never 11% Get health or medical information TOTAL sample No answer 1319 Question base Every day 9% 3-5 days a week 11% 1-2 days a week 18% Once or twice a month 28% Less often 22% Never 12% Perform banking or financial transactions TOTAL sample No answer 1228 Question base Every day 13% 3-5 days a week 16% 1-2 days a week 17% Once or twice a month 15% Less often 7% Never 31% Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 27 of 40

28 Revised 12/18/ Make a donation to a charitable organization TOTAL sample No answer 1510 Question base Every day 1% 3-5 days a week 1% 1-2 days a week 2% Once or twice a month 11% Less often 29% Never 56% Watch TV, movies, or videos for entertainment TOTAL sample No answer 1081 Question base Every day 11% 3-5 days a week 5% 1-2 days a week 6% Once or twice a month 8% Less often 17% Never 53% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 28 of 40

29 Revised 12/18/ Do you or any adults living in your household have a working cell phone? No answer 1214 Question base Yes 91% No (Skip to Question 26) 8% Not sure (Skip to Question 26) 1% Total (Skip to Question 26) 100% Is this cell phone a smartphone such as a Blackberry, iphone, or Droid? TOTAL sample No answer 226 Question base Yes 31% No 65% Not sure 4% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 29 of 40

30 Revised 12/18/ Which of the following best describes how you and any other adults living in your household receive all of the telephone calls coming into the household? TOTAL sample No answer 303 Question base All or almost all of the calls are received on cell phones 22% Some calls are received on cell phones and some are received on regular 56% Very few or none of the calls are received on cell phones 21% Not sure 1% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 30 of 40

31 Revised 12/18/ DEMOGRAPHICS Do you own or rent your primary residence? No answer 1141 Question base Own 83% Rent 13% Other 4% How would you rate your community as a place for older people to live? No answer 1026 Question base Excellent 23% Very good 38% Good 27% Fair 10% Poor 2% Are you No answer 1011 Question base Male 48% Female 52% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 31 of 40

32 Revised 12/18/ What is your age? No answer 1801 Question base % % % % % What is your age? No answer 1801 Question base Under 50 years * 50 to 54 years 8% 55 to 59 years 14% 60 to 64 years 19% 65 to 69 years 19% 70 to 74 years 14% 75 to 79 years 11% 80 to 84 years 8% 85 to 89 years 5% 90+ years 2% Have you retired from a previous job/career? No answer 1600 Question base Yes 66% No 34% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 32 of 40

33 Revised 12/18/ What is your current employment status? No answer 2540 Question base Self-employed full-time 4% Self-employed part-time 5% Employed full-time 22% Employed part-time 9% Unemployed (looking for work) (Skip to Question 35) 3% Retired completely not working at all (Skip to Question 35) 50% Homemaker (Skip to Question 35) 4% Other (Skip to Question 35) 3% Do you currently own a business and have at least one other person you pay as an employee? TOTAL sample No answer 177 Question base Yes 10% No (Skip to Question 35) 90% Approximately how many workers do you employ? TOTAL sample 1360 No answer 52 Question base 1308 One 36% Two-19 55% % % % 100 or more Total 101% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 33 of 40

34 Revised 12/18/ Does any disability, handicap, or chronic disease keep you or your spouse or partner from No answer 23 Question base Myself 25% Spouse/Partner 13% Neither 67% What is the highest level of education you have achieved? No answer 780 Question base Some high school or less 5% High school graduate 24% Technical or vocational school graduate 7% Some college or a 2-year college graduate 25% Four year college graduate 16% Postgraduate work 22% Total 99% Are you of Spanish, Latino, or Hispanic origin? No answer 2075 Question base Yes 3% No (Skip to Question 39) 97% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 34 of 40

35 Revised 12/18/ What language do you speak at home? Check the category that best describes the language you speak at home. TOTAL sample 1165 No answer 107 Question base 1058 Spanish only or most of the time 6% Spanish and English equally but prefer Spanish 9% Spanish and English equally, no preference 19% Spanish and English equally but prefer English 19% English only or most of the time 47% What language do you read at home? Check the category that best describes the language you read at home. TOTAL sample 1165 No answer 334 Question base 831 Spanish only or most of the time 3% Spanish and English equally but prefer Spanish 5% Spanish and English equally, no preference 13% Spanish and English equally but prefer English 14% English only or most of the time 64% Total 99% What race do you consider yourself? (Check ALL that apply) No answer Question base White-Caucasian 86% Black or African American 8% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander * Asian 1% American Indian or Alaska Native 1% Other 2% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 35 of 40

36 Revised 12/18/ What is your current marital status? No answer 1273 Question base Married 56% Widowed (Skip to Question 42) 19% Separated (Skip to Question 42) 1% Living with Partner 3% Divorced (Skip to Question 42) 14% Never Married (Skip to Question 42) 6% Total 99% What is your spouse or partner's age? TOTAL sample No answer 1171 Question base % % % % % AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 36 of 40

37 Revised 12/18/ What is your spouse or partner's age? TOTAL sample No answer 1171 Question base Under 50 years 5% 50 to 54 years 11% 55 to 59 years 17% 60 to 64 years 21% 65 to 69 years 18% 70 to 74 years 12% 75 to 79 years 9% 80 to 84 years 5% 85 to 89 years 2% 90+ years 1% Total 101% Please indicate how many of each of the following currently live in your household. (Do not include your spouse/partner.) Parents / Parents-in-law No answer 8020 Question base None 96% 1 3% 2 1% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 37 of 40

38 Revised 12/18/ Other adults not related to you No answer 8481 Question base None 95% 1 4% 2 1% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * Grandchildren under 18 No answer 8367 Question base None 95% 1 3% 2 1% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * Total 99% Grandchildren 18 or older No answer 8879 Question base None 97% 1 2% 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 or more * Total 99% AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 38 of 40

39 Revised 12/18/ Children under 18 No answer 8812 Question base None 95% 1 3% 2 1% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * Total 99% Children 18 or older No answer 6646 Question base None 83% 1 14% 2 3% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * Other relatives TOTAL sample 8644 No answer Question base None 95% 1 4% 2 1% 3 * 4 * 5 or more * AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 39 of 40

40 Revised 12/18/ What was your total pre-tax household income from all sources in 2011? No answer 5688 Question base $15,000 or less 10% $15,001 to $25,000 13% $25,001 to $35,000 13% $35,001 to $50,000 17% $50,001 to $75,000 18% $75,001 to $100,000 13% $100,001 to $120,000 6% $120,001 to $150,000 4% $150,001 or more 7% Total 101% AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for Americans 50+ and the world's largest-circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for the 50+ audience; AARP VIVA, a bilingual lifestyle multimedia platform addressing the interests and needs of Hispanic Americans; and national television and radio programming including My Generation and Inside E Street. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at Research & Strategic Analysis For more information, please contact either; John Fries by jfries@aarp.org or Jean Koppen by jkoppen@aarp.org AARP Member Opinion Survey: Findings 40 of 40