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Jan 28, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC — Today AARP applauds the quick, bipartisan action on S. 192, the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA), introduced by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) with Senators...
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Jan 13, 2015Meetings Planned for Tampa, Phoenix, Seattle, Cleveland, and Boston Designed to Seek Input for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging
NOTE: This press release was originally sent by the White House Conference on Aging. The White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) is launching a series of regional forums to engage with older...
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Nov 24, 2014AARP’s Amy Goyer provides insights to help caregivers better enjoy the season
WASHINGTON, DC — As the holiday season picks up, caregivers can become overwhelmed by their already busy schedules. In fact, a study by MIT’s AgeLab and AARP’s Public Policy Institute found...
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Aug 19, 2014More Complex Physical Health Needs and Resistance of Care Recipients Result in Greater Stress and Diminished Quality of Life for Caregivers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK August 19, 2014— The United Hospital Fund and AARP Public Policy Institute issued a report today with compelling new evidence that family caregivers who provide complex...
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Jun 19, 2014Update to Groundbreaking Report from AARP, The Commonwealth Fund and The SCAN Foundation Finds Wide State Differences in Progress
WASHINGTON, DC – While states are making measureable progress in improving long-term services and supports (LTSS) – which includes home care services, family caregiver supports, and...
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May 12, 2014
With the signature of Governor Mary Fallin on Senate Bill 1536, Oklahoma today becomes the first state in the nation to pass The CARE ACT. Backed by AARP, the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable...
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May 1, 2014AARP Donates 10% of Member Dues to Humanitarian Organization CARE
WASHINGTON– In honor of Mother’s Day and in celebration of moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and daughters everywhere, AARP will donate 10 percent of new and renewal membership dues received...
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Apr 14, 2014Yet They Are Less Likely to Get Support from Family or Friends Or to Have Support from Home Visits by a Health Care Professional
NEW YORK, NEW YORK April 14, 2014—The United Hospital Fund and AARP Public Policy Institute issued a report today showing that spouses who are caregivers not only perform many of the tasks that...
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Apr 8, 2014“Checklist” provides information, guidance and support following the loss of a loved one.
AARP, along with the American Bar Association (ABA), joined forces to publish a book for the survivors of deceased loved ones, the first co-publishing endeavor between the two organizations....
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Apr 7, 2014Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President, State and National Group
“AARP applauds the Bipartisan Policy Center for highlighting the need for a real discussion about America’s long-term care crisis and solutions to address it. “Millions of individuals and...
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