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Teresa Keenan

Teresa Keenan, PhD, is the director of health and health security research at AARP where she conducts consumer-facing research and develops actionable insights on a variety of topics.

Older Adults Living in Rural Areas are More Likely to Skip Health Care Due to Cost

By Beth Carter, Olivia Dean, Teresa Keenan, Oscar Anderson, November 11, 2021 10:01 AM

Recent research from AARP analyzed rural-urban and racial and ethnic disparities in rural areas, highlighting the complexity of rural health issues for older adults.

Something to Chew On: Highlights of Findings from an AARP Oral Health Survey of Older Americans

By Lynda Flowers, Olivia Dean, Teresa Keenan, April 12, 2019 11:10 AM

Older adults want to maintain healthy teeth and gums as they age. They also want and need access to regular dental care, yet our survey found that many can’t afford it and are going without

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