The SeniorLiving.org Open Data Project On Older Adults and Aging
Updated Jan 29, 2024
SeniorLiving.org has conducted dozens of research projects to better understand aging in America. We have decided to open up all of the raw data for use by researchers, policymakers, and academics. Jump to Data.
Q: Can I download and use the data found below?
A: Yes. Any data used for online publication must cite SeniorLiving.org. Full, raw datasets may not be published except with written permission.
Q: What if I have questions about the data?
A: If you are a researcher, policymaker, or journalist we are happy to answer any questions about the data. Please e-mail us at open-data@seniorliving.org.
Q: Can I request new data sets?
A: Yes, we may provide bespoke data sets in some cases. E-mail us at open-data@seniorliving.org. You can also check out some of the research we’ve published using our data.
| Data set name | Topics | Last updated | Description | Download link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Nursing Home Pricing Data | Healthcare, Retirement | 3/11/22 | Detailed price data from over 7,000 long-term care facilities, gathered from all 50 states. | Download Here |
| Caregivers’ Mental Health and Happiness 2023 | Healthcare, Finance | 12/1/23 | Are caregivers experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health impacts more frequently than other Americans? What do caregivers with fewer mental health impacts have in common? | Download Here |
| Seniors, Finance, and Family 2023 (Parents) | Finance, Relationships, Work, Retirement | 12/1/23 | What is the landscape for seniors and their finances? How prepared are they for retirement? How much do they talk about finance with family? | Download Here |
| Seniors, Finance, and Family 2023 (Children) | Finance, Relationships, Work, Retirement | 12/1/23 | What is the landscape for seniors and their finances? How prepared are they for retirement? How much do they talk about finance with family? | Download Here |
| Age Discrimination 2020 | Ageism, Work | 5/12/20 | How many have felt age discrimination, by demographic? What did it look like? What about the workplace? | Download Here |
| Age Discrimination 2022 | Ageism, Work | 3/24/22 | How many have felt age discrimination, by demographic? What did it look like? What about the workplace? | Download Here |
| Age Discrimination 2023 | Ageism, Work | 3/23/23 | How many have felt age discrimination, by demographic? What did it look like? What about the workplace? | Download Here |
| Anti-aging Attitudes | Healthcare, Retail | 9/7/21 | Perceptions of anti-aging related products and messaging, and how do they vary by age and gender? Embrace or resist aging? | Download Here |
| Caregivers’ Mental Health and Happiness 2022 | Healthcare | 1/23/22 | Are caregivers experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental health impacts more frequently than other Americans? What do caregivers with fewer mental health impacts have in common? | Download Here |
| Caregiver Support Study 2021 | Healthcare | 6/14/21 | This survey of persons providing care to elderly family members explores the types of support caregivers desire most and the types of challenges they face as caregivers. | Download Here |
| Caregivers Study 2020 | Healthcare | 5/12/20 | This caregiver survey focuses on the wellbeing of the care recipient and the duties of the caregiver. | Download Here |
| Older Adults Attitudes Towards Covid-19 Vaccines | Healthcare | 1/4/21 | How many seniors are getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and what are their concerns? | Download Here |
| Estate Planning Survey | Finance, Relationships | 5/19/21 | How prepared are seniors with regards to their estate? Do they have a will? Are they knowledgable about relevant terms? | Download Here |
| Impact of Medicare and Social Security Income on Older Adults | Income, Medicare, Social Security, Healthcare, Finance | 10/4/22 | What is the impact of cutting Medicare or SSI for seniors? Where do they get their income, and how dependent are they on these programs? How do they feel about cuts to Medicare or SSI? | Download Here |
| Medical Devices 2020 | Retail, Healthcare | 6/1/20 | Do seniors use medical alert devices? What kind? What is their perception of these devices, and what were the circumstances regarding their purchase? | Download Here |
| Most Impactful Events in Your Lifetime | Political | 2/28/22 | What are some of the most impactful, best or worst, events in our lifetimes? How does it vary by generation? | Download Here |
| Best Names or Terms for Older Adults | Ageism | 4/22/21 | What terms do seniors prefer to refer to themselves? What do they associate different terms with? | Download Here |
| Nursing Home Safety – Covid-19 2020 | Healthcare | 3/11/20 | What are seniors’ perspectives on nursing homes and their safety, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic? | Download Here |
| Nursing Home Safety – Covid-19 2021 | Healthcare | 3/1/21 | What are seniors’ perspectives on nursing homes and their safety, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic? | Download Here |
| Perceptions of Politicians’ Ages | Political, Ageism | 6/6/23 | What is the ideal age for a U.S. president according to voters? We surveyed Americans of all ages to discover the benefits and drawbacks of older leaders and if they feel there should be a legal upper age limit for elected officials. | Download Here |
| Relationships and Covid | Relationships | 9/21/20 | How has Covid-19 affected seniors’ relationships, especially those with romantic partners? | Download Here |
| Satisfaction in Aging | Ageism | 8/31/20 | How do different generations view aging? How have those perceptions changed as they aged? What do they look forward to and what do they dread? | Download Here |
| Senior Books & Podcasts | Retail | 3/25/20 | A survey of The Senior List community for book and podcast recommendations. | Download Here |
| Senior Dating | Relationships | 7/10/20 | How many seniors are dating, and what methods do they use to look for potential dates? How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected their dating habits? | Download Here |
| Senior Loneliness Study Apr. 2021 | Healthcare, Relationships | 4/14/21 | How lonely are seniors? How does it vary by household type? Depression and anxiety? How does vaccination status correlate with loneliness? | Download Here |
| Senior Loneliness Study Dec. 2021 | Healthcare, Relationships | 11/30/21 | How lonely are seniors? How does it vary by household type? Depression and anxiety? | Download Here |
| Senior Loneliness Throughout 2020 | Healthcare, Relationships | 3/13/20 | How lonely are seniors? How does it vary by household type? Depression and anxiety? | Download Here |
| Senior Online Habits | Retail, Finance | 2/4/21 | What are the online browsing habits of seniors? Did this change with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic? | Download Here |
| Senior Phone Usage | Retail | 11/30/21 | How often do seniors use their phones, and what do they use them for? What apps or app categories are their favorites? | Download Here |
| Senior Response to Secure 2.0 Bill | Retirement, Finance | 4/12/22 | What do seniors think about the “Secure 2.0” bill which would make many changes to 401(k) accounts? | Download Here |
| Senior Sexting | Relationships | 9/3/21 | What are the habits and feelings of seniors toward online dating and relationship apps? How prevalent are they? How do they compare to the traditional methods? | Download Here |
| Seniors and Masks | Healthcare, Political | 6/30/20 | How do seniors feel about wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic? How does this vary by political affiliation or geographical location? | Download Here |
| Seniors Finding Purpose | Healthcare | 8/20/20 | Purpose and fulfillment are key to quality of life and even health. How are seniors finding purpose, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic? | Download Here |
| Seniors: Finance & Family 2020 | Finance, Relationships, Work, Retirement | 3/27/20 | What is the landscape for seniors and their finances? How prepared are they for retirement? How much do they talk about finance with family? How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected their financial situation? | Download Here |
| Seniors: Finance & Family 2021 | Finance, Relationships, Work, Retirement | 1/28/21 | What is the landscape for seniors and their finances? How prepared are they for retirement? How much do they talk about finance with family? How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected their financial situation? | Download Here |
| Skills Going Extinct Study | Ageism | 6/14/22 | What skills are the younger generations not learning? Why aren’t they learning them? | Download Here |
| Telehealth:Covid | Healthcare | 3/26/20 | Did seniors experience healthcare disruptions during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic? What do they think about telehealth? | Download Here |
| Veterans and Retirement and Leisure | Work, Retirement, Finance | 9/1/20 | Senior veterans preparedness for, perception of, and goals for retirement. What is leisure and how much should you have? | Download Here |