The SeniorLiving.org Open Data Project On Older Adults and Aging

Jeff Hoyt Jeff Hoyt Editor in Chief

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 Full, raw datasets may not be published except with written permission.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