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May 31, 2023
The June issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers critical stories and news updates – from an illustrated guide from the stuntmen on the new Indiana Jones movie on avoiding injury when falling to calculating how much money you’ll need for retirement
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May 30, 2023
NORC at the University of Chicago and AARP are leading a collective effort to develop the first-ever AANHPI-focused survey panel, Amplify AAPI.
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May 30, 2023For Those Who Want to Improve Their Health, Money and Happiness – in Five Minutes or Less.
“Today’s Tips from AARP” is a new podcast that helps listeners take concrete steps for living a positive and healthy life, with a new theme each episode – from surprising hacks for a better night's sleep to how to handle self-care when you’re also caring for a kid or parent.
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May 25, 2023Plus: How to Examine Your Body in a Mirror; America’s Happiest Locations; Clever Ways to Predict the Future; and A Shocking Healthcare Fraud Tale and How It Can Put You At Risk
The June/July 2023 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reminds readers that age is evolution – from Hip-Hop celebrating its 50th year as a cultural movement to your favorite celebrities reflecting on the wisdom they’ve gained over the years.
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May 23, 2023The award-winning actor on grappling with mortality and embracing love in trying times
Hollywood icon Jeff Bridges – famous for his harmonious, go-with-the-flow persona – opens up about his startling experiences being diagnosed, battling and then recovering from COVID and cancer in the June/July issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM).
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May 17, 2023Report details how gift cards, cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer apps are used by criminals to steal billions every year
Two-thirds of adults in the United States believe fraud has hit a crisis level, according to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network report.
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May 17, 2023
The Communications Workers of America (CWA), two individual CWA members, and Target have reached a consensual resolution in a dispute under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which covers workers age 40 and older, and similar state laws. The complainants were represented by attorneys from AARP Foundation Litigation, Outten & Golden LLP, and Peter Romer-Friedman Law PLLC.
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May 5, 202368% say it is important for Congress to take action to help seniors live independently in their own homes
Voters across the country want Congress to address family caregiving issues, according to a new AARP poll.
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May 2, 2023
The May issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers a slew of the latest consumer news updates and stories – from the latest rising AI scam to navigating the changes of the retail landscape.
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Apr 19, 2023Apply by May 29 to win $50,000 and a chance to appear on AARP digital channels
AARP announced today the first-ever nationwide challenge to find a digital influencer of any age who uses their AARP benefits to make their money, health and happiness live as long as they do. The “AARP Benefits Badass” is someone who can put a creative spin on all kinds of life hacks by using their AARP benefits, from staying happy and healthy to saving money.
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Apr 18, 2023
AARP applauds today’s Executive Order recognizing the need to make family caregivers a national priority to meet the rapidly growing needs of families across America. Family caregivers are the indispensable backbone of our health and long-term care system, help their loved ones live at home, and they are exhausted.
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Apr 12, 2023Older Adults Say They Will Travel, But Want to Save on Cost. Many Find Road Trips Offer the Flexibility and Freedom They Seek.
Sky-high flight costs won’t stop older Americans from making family travel plans, according to a new report from AARP. The annual AARP Travel Trends survey examines the travel behaviors, expectations, and planning among adults.
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Mar 31, 2023
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to the Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ reports released today.
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Mar 30, 2023PLUS: The Problem with Extended Warranty Offers
Rarely a day goes by in America in which each of us doesn’t receive at least one illegal email, phone call or text from a scammer. And they are perpetually clever: like any smart business, scammers quickly adapt to the news and moods of the moment, always thinking of new ways to steal your money.
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Mar 27, 2023Plus: Insider Tips on Planning a Big Family Vacation Without Breaking the Bank and A Guide To Maintaining A Healthy Body Weight In Your 50s And Beyond
The April/May 2023 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reminds readers to always look forward to the future and to not only prepare for but embrace what’s next.
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Mar 23, 2023The iconic, award-winning actress on her mother’s dreams fueling her drive, embracing being single, and dancing to the beat of her own drum
Diane Keaton is a woman who needs no introduction – a national treasure and an icon, the 77-year-old Academy Award-winning actress has done it all. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Keaton ahead of her upcoming comedy film Book Club: The Next Chapter, scheduled to release May 12 with whom she co-stars with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen, to discuss how her mother’s dreams ignited the start of her career, the joys of being single, and the fun that comes with her newest undertaking – being an Instagram star.
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Mar 16, 2023
AARP launched a free smartphone app that empowers drivers to stay safe behind the wheel by analyzing five key driving behaviors linked to increasing safety and preventing crashes. AARP SafeTrip™ measures driving quality based on acceleration, braking, cornering, speeding and phone usage, and rewards success in each area or encourages improvement if needed.
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Mar 8, 2023Latest data attaches $600B value to the estimated 36 billion hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021
The unpaid work provided by family caregivers is valued at an estimated $600 billion, according to the latest report in AARP’s Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $130 billion increase in unpaid contributions from family caregivers since the last report was released in 2019.
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Mar 2, 2023
The March issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers a slew of the latest news updates and stories – from the latest rising mail scam to the heartbreaking-but-frequent scenarios where grandparents are relied on for parental duties again.
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Feb 7, 2023
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union speech this evening
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Feb 2, 2023
To help lessen the impact of social isolation on Valentine’s Day, Wish of a Lifetime from AARP’s 10th annual Cupid Crew will hand deliver over 100,000 roses to older adults.
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Feb 1, 2023Plus: A Look Into the Habits You May Not Realize Are Raising Your Blood Pressure and A Modern User’s Guide To Managing Your Finances and Fending Off Inflation
The February/March 2023 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) assures readers that you are never too old for anything. Emmy Award-nominated actress Roma Downey offers 8 lessons that have inspired her to live life to the fullest and never postpone joy regardless of age. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady reveals his thoughts on what retirement means to him and his hopes for the future. Academy-, Tony-, and Emmy Award-nominated actor Sam Waterston calls for action to fight back against climate change. You’ll even find a no-holds-barred guide to reconnecting with sexual intimacy in your 50s and beyond.
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Feb 1, 2023Program Provides Free Tax Prep Help to All
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 18. The nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program helped secure more than $1 billion in refunds for more than 1.2 million taxpayers last year.
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Jan 31, 2023
New data from Comscore commissioned by AARP found older audiences returned to movie theaters in great numbers in 2022, outpacing rates from even before the pandemic, according to the Comscore/Screen Engine ASI PostTrak Data.
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Jan 28, 2023Hosted by Alan Cumming and featuring appearances by: Annette Bening, Jeff Bridges, Jerry Bruckheimer, T Bone Burnett, Austin Butler, Hong Chau, Patricia Clarkson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Ehle, Frankie Faison, Brendan Fraser, Jalyn Hall, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Judd Hirsch, Kazuo Ishiguro, Judith Ivey, Katherine Kendall, Gabriel LaBelle, Baz Luhrmann, Wendie Malick, Sarah Ann Masse, Glen Powell, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and more
AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the 21st annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, featuring honorees from Abbott Elementary, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, The Whale, and more, as Top Gun: Maverick was awarded Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups, the evening’s top honor. Tonight’s event, which was hosted by Alan Cumming, will be broadcast nationwide by Great Performances on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
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Jan 26, 2023AARP also launches revamped BankSafe training and interventions for banks, credit unions and financial advisory firms
Today, AARP announced the 140 banks, credit unions and financial advisory firms that qualified for a seal from AARP recognizing the steps they’ve taken to curb financial exploitation.
These 140 organizations represent a more than 20% increase in the number of seal recipients since 2022. A list of the financial organizations that qualified for the 2023 BankSafe Trained Seal can be found at aarp.org/banksafe.
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Jan 25, 2023
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement on the importance of protecting Social Security and Medicare
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Jan 24, 2023The iconic, award-winning actresses and fabulous friends on their love of sports, their appreciation for their fans, meeting their idols, and not letting age stop the party
While Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno are no strangers to the adoration of millions of fans, they return that adoration tenfold – to none other than seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
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Jan 18, 2023AARP’s ‘Value of Experience’ survey shows growing concern that age discrimination and potentially weak economy may lead to unemployment.
Many older workers are no longer settling for stressful working conditions or fully in-person jobs, finds a new AARP survey of adults age 40 and older. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in attitudes about work, with more people prioritizing work-life balance and making workplace flexibility as a job prerequisite.
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Jan 18, 2023The annual program aims to make communities more livable for people of all ages
AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
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Jan 9, 2023AARP Foundation Brought Suit in 2017 to End Practice of “Patient Dumping”
The Superior Court of the State of California issued a final order January 3, holding that a facility’s refusal to accept a resident back from the hospital “constitutes an involuntary transfer under state and federal law,” and triggers an obligation to follow requirements for discharging a resident.
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Jan 5, 2023Discover why heart-related health challenges are on the rise and ways to help prevent them in the January-February Issue of AARP Bulletin
Despite breathtaking medical advancements since President Harry Truman declared war on heart disease 75 years ago, researchers have observed a disturbing trend that started in 2009: America’s death rate from heart-related conditions is climbing again. Heart disease-related deaths have increased for people in all age ranges, and the COVID pandemic only made the situation worse.
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Dec 22, 2022
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the bipartisan 2023 omnibus bill. Earlier this month, AARP sent a letter to Congressional Leadership urging them to include important priorities for those age 50+ in any year-end legislative package.
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Dec 15, 20222022’s Best Movies and TV for Grownups to Be Honored During the 21st Annual Awards in Beverly Hills on January 28, 2023, and broadcast by Great Performances on PBS in February
AARP The Magazine today announced the nominees for the upcoming annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards, with Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, The Woman King and Women Talking contending for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups category. For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
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Dec 14, 2022AARP, CTA Establish AgeTech Track at CES 2023 with Dedicated Panels, Exhibitors at the Largest Anticipated CES in Years
AARP announced today an official new track of programming at CES 2023 around AgeTech, the growing category of technology solutions designed to meet the needs of the world’s aging population.
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Dec 13, 2022With 38.7 Million Readers, AARP The Magazine Remains America’s Most-Read Magazine For Fifth Consecutive Year
New survey results from MRI-Simmons find that AARP The Magazine (ATM) remains America’s most-read magazine, a distinction it has held for five consecutive years. ATM, AARP’s flagship publication, continues to serve as a primary source of information and entertainment for people age 50-plus – with a readership of 38.7 million.
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Dec 5, 2022December Issue of AARP Bulletin Helps Readers Resolve Dozens of Their Most Common Hassles and Concerns
In our world of targeted marketing, it’s easy to think that all problems are best solved by buying a product or hiring a service. But a bit of clever thinking can go a long way to solving hassles that inevitably emerge in all our daily lives.
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Dec 1, 2022The Star-Studded Ceremony, Hosted by Alan Cumming, Will Be Celebrated in Beverly Hills on January 28, 2023, and broadcast by Great Performances on PBS in February
AARP The Magazine announced today that Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the 2022 Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Curtis — a critically acclaimed actress across film and...
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Nov 29, 2022Plus: A Look Into the Moments That Transformed the Lives of Your Favorite Celebrities, A Complete Guide to Maintaining Bone Health, and New Products Guaranteed To Make Your Life Easier
This holiday season, the December 2022/January 2021 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers the keys to remaining youthful and advice on grabbing life by the reins regardless of your age. Cover star and legendary, multi award-winning actress Helen Mirren dives into her love for the American West and her habit of making handmake shirts for her boyfriends – including Liam Neeson. Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis expresses her passions for archery and the fight for gender equality.
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Nov 22, 2022The iconic, award-winning actress on taking creative liberty in her roles, wrangling horses, the joys of being in a Western, and finally having her own action figure
Helen Mirren may be known for her dramatic roles, several of them playing British royalty, but the 77-year-old Emmy-, Tony-, and Academy Award-winning actress remains game to take on new challenges. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Mirren in Butte, Montana, where she is filming the Western TV series 1923, with whom she co-stars with Harrison Ford (the series premieres December 18, 2022 on Paramount+) to discuss her impressions of America, horse riding, and the many talents she has developed throughout her expansive career.
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Nov 22, 2022Report underscores the importance of knowing how to spot a scam this holiday season
A new AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals may target holiday shoppers this year. Three out of four U.S. consumers have experienced or been targeted by at least one form of fraud that can be tied to the holidays, including end-of-year charitable donation requests (39%), purchasing an item through an online ad (35%) and receiving fake notifications about shipping issues (29%).
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Nov 17, 2022AARP released the findings of a post-election survey of voters from the 63 most competitive congressional districts in 2022.
WASHINGTON—Today, AARP released the findings of a post-election survey of voters from the 63 most competitive congressional districts in 2022. The survey findings reveal the concerns and...
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Nov 14, 2022
AARP Foundation is pleased to announce Claire Casey as its next president after an extensive nationwide search. As president, Casey will lead the Foundation’s strategic direction and efforts to achieve its audacious vision of a country free of poverty where no older person feels vulnerable through bold, innovative solutions that help struggling older adults build economic opportunity and social connectedness.
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Nov 12, 2022
WASHINGTON—The following is a statement from Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer about age and elected officials: “A candidate’s...
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Nov 10, 2022Economic power of the 50-plus is transforming economies and generating opportunities for every generation around the world.
The 50-plus population’s contribution to global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to more than double over the next 30 years, with significant growth occurring throughout this decade, according to AARP’s new Global Longevity Economy® Outlook.
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Nov 4, 2022AARP and GEDC videos provide action steps for providers, patients and family caregivers to better identify and manage issues related to brain health in the emergency room
AARP and the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) have teamed up to release two short educational videos about dementia care and the risks of delirium, or sudden confusion, in the emergency room.
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Nov 4, 2022
AARP welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors, Alan Murray, Marie Quintero-Johnson and David Windley.
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Nov 1, 2022Survey of adults age 30 and older shows increased worry about personal finances and uncertainty about the future
New AARP research found that 33% of adults age 30 and older said their financial situation is worse than it was a year ago, up from 22% in January. And 35% of adults age 65 and older said their financial situation is worse, up from 13% in January – a startling 169% increase.
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Oct 26, 2022PLUS: The Growing Shortage of In-Home Caregiving Workers
Health experts predict a rise in COVID-19 and flu cases this winter, and due to immune system changes that happen as we age, older adults are especially vulnerable. This month, AARP Bulletin shares the precautions needed to stay one step ahead of these diseases and stay healthy.
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Oct 18, 2022Reframing Aging Through Images highlights need for more positive portrayals of aging adults in media.
AARP and the FrameWorks Institute released a new study “Reframing Aging Through Images” that concluded communicators of all types have the power to shape people’s attitudes around aging simply based on the images they utilize.
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Oct 13, 2022
WASHINGTON—AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in Social Security...
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Oct 12, 2022
The National Museum of the American Latino has announced a $1 million gift from AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) to support the development of the museum. This major...
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Oct 4, 2022AARP report shows how COVID-19 led to skyrocketing instances of financial exploitation and how financial institutions can combat its lingering effects
The rate of financial exploitation targeting older adults has more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from AARP. In the report, experts identify how the pandemic created new trends in financial exploitation—some of which are likely here to stay. The report also offers guidance on how the financial industry can combat future losses for millions of older Americans.
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Oct 4, 2022
Less than 40 days before the midterm elections, an overwhelming majority of women voters age 50 and over say they are certain to vote this November (94%), however half (51%) of this swing voter group say they have still not decided which candidates to support, according to a new AARP poll released today. Among these voters in a generic congressional ballot, Republican and Democrat candidates are tied.
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Sep 30, 2022AARP Foundation and AARP to match contributions, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000,000
AARP Foundation today announced a relief fund to support victims of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. AARP Foundation and AARP will match contributions, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000,000. One hundred percent of all funds will be directed to organizations providing relief and assistance to those in need.
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Sep 28, 2022Learn the Smart Money Moves to Help Protect Your Finances in the October Issue’s Cover Story
For those who are rattled by daily news reports on the stock market, inflation, energy prices and housing costs, AARP Bulletin shares this reassuring suite of tips: Avoid the noise, rein in unneeded spending, hold off on any big financial move, and instead focus on the long term.
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Sep 28, 2022AARP Foundation Attorneys Join Chicago Law Firms and Equip for Equality to Represent Residents Accusing Nursing Facility Chain of Putting Profits Over Resident Care
Residents of six area nursing facilities filed a class action suit against the Alden Group, one of the largest health care providers for older adults in Illinois, seeking to end chronic and intentional understaffing at the facilities.
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Sep 27, 2022Lower Premiums and Deductibles Will Help Seniors with Rising Costs Due to Inflation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare Part B programs earlier today. Medicare Part B premiums will decrease by $5.20 to $164.90 next year, and deductibles will decrease $7 to $226. AARP had called for CMS to lower Part B premiums following a decline in the price and coverage of Aduhelm, which accounted for half of the premium increase in 2022.
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Sep 26, 2022Plus: Award Winning Artist Patti LaBelle Gives Life Advice; Our Annual List of Medical Breakthroughs That Are Changing Everyday Lives; The Best Winter Travel Destinations; and an Exclusive Look at the Plight of Ukraine’s Elderly During War
This fall, the October/November 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reflects on the maturity and changes, both in life and career, that come with age. Cover Feature and comedic genius Adam Sandler compares his mentality and confidence to his younger self just starting in the comedy scene, and how he now views the up-and-coming prodigies.
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Sep 22, 2022Nearly 500 Actions Would Support 48 Million Americans Caring for Parents, Spouses and Other Adults
The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday released a national strategy to support family caregivers who care for loved ones of all ages. The RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage) Family Caregiving Advisory Council—comprised of family caregivers, health and long-term providers, and others—and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren developed the strategy.
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Sep 21, 2022While renowned for his comic genius, the award-winning actor and producer dives into the inspiration behind the recent success of his dramatic projects, his strategies when it comes to raising his daughters, and future plans for both on and off the stage
Well into his sixth decade, Adam Sandler is a man of many titles – slapstick comedian, SNL alum, serious actor, movie producer, doting parent, ardent hoopster, perpetual kid and loyal pal. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Sandler (whose new project You Are SO Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah! just finished filming this August) to discuss his expansive career and reasons behind his recent and successful pivot into the dramatic films.
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Aug 30, 2022AARP Has Led The Charge to Lower Prescription Prices
With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic new law will finally bring significant relief from high drug prices. This month, the AARP Bulletin cover story guides readers through how the legislation will help older Americans.
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Aug 24, 2022Two Thirds of Respondents Say They Experience Work-Place Discrimination that Impacts Their Earnings Potential
In its annual survey, Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media™ AARP reveals that women of all ages experience work-place discrimination regularly, and that discriminatory practices at work impact their earning potential as well as their financial health.
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Aug 16, 2022New Law Will Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Seniors and Limit Medicare Plan Out-of-Pocket Costs
AARP issued a statement from Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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Aug 16, 2022New Rule Could Help Millions of Consumers with Lower Cost Options for Moderate Hearing Loss
The Food and Drug Administration today announced the creation of a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids – a move that is expected to lower costs for many consumers and help those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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Aug 12, 2022Allowing Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices is a Major Victory for Older Americans
AARP issued the following statement from Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, following the House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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Aug 11, 2022Free Bi-Weekly E-Newsletter Shares Stories of Service and Offers Resources to Address Everyday Challenges Facing the Military Community
Today, AARP launched the inaugural issue of the AARP Veteran Report, a free, bi-weekly e-newsletter for veterans and their families. The newsletter shares personal stories of service and offers practical help with areas such as health, money, work and benefits.
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Aug 7, 2022Bill Allows Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices and Caps Out-of-Pocket Spending on Medications for Seniors
AARP issued the following statement from Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, following the Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
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Aug 4, 2022Plus: Renowned Children’s Author Judy Blume on Why Her Famous Book on Teens Was Banned, and A Special Section How to Find the Right Tech Gear for All Your Needs
The August/September 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) takes on healthy habits that (can) turn toxic, beating the odds to live a healthy and happy life, and as always, the art of aging gracefully with tips from influencers and real people.
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Aug 2, 2022Producer, writer, actor, studio owner and philanthropist Tyler Perry shares the highs and lows of his decades-long career, and how he helped others along his way.
AARP The Magazine sat down with bestselling author and award-winning actor and producer Tyler Perry (whose new project ‘A Jazzman’s Blues’ premieres on Netflix late 2022) to discuss his rise to billionaire status and becoming one of the entertainment industry’s most influential and inspiring leaders.
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Jul 29, 2022
AARP issued a statement from Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, on the 57th anniversary of Medicare.
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Jul 28, 2022$50K Awards Will Be Presented To Five Winners And Their Organizations That Lead Extraordinary Missions In Their Communities
Today, AARP announced its 2023 AARP Purpose Prize award recipients.
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Jul 21, 2022New paper is a catalyst for a cultural shift to end the practice of blaming fraud victims for the crimes they experienced
A new report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network and FINRA Investor Education Foundation says shifting how our society talks about victims of financial fraud could lead to a much-needed change in how our country responds to this growing crime.
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Jul 21, 2022Senate Close to Passing Major Prescription Drug Price Reforms, Lowering Costs for Seniors and Saving Taxpayers $288 Billion
A new ad from AARP highlights the historic opportunity before Congress to finally bring down prescription drug prices.
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Jul 20, 2022
Today, AARP released the findings of a poll of likely voters from the 56 most competitive congressional districts for 2022. The survey found a generic Republican candidate with 4-point advantage over the generic Democratic candidate and that voters age 50 and over make up over 60% of likely voters in these districts and will likely play a key role in deciding the outcome of the midterm elections.
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Jul 14, 2022Poll Shows Large Gender Gap in Both Races; Georgia Residents Wary about the Direction of the Country.
Today, AARP Georgia released key findings from a 2022 election survey that shows candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate should pay close attention to Georgians age 50 and over, with issues such as the economy and inflation top of mind for these voters.
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Jul 13, 2022
As the United States enters peak hurricane season, AARP and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have released new resources to help local officials and emergency managers protect older adults in their communities before, during and after natural disasters and support communities in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events.
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Jul 13, 2022
Nearly half of workers in the U.S. do not have access to a retirement plan at work, according to a new AARP study. Nearly 57 million people — 48% of American private sector employees ages 18 to 64 — work for an employer that does not offer either a traditional pension or a retirement savings plan.
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Jul 7, 2022
AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to reports that the Senate reconciliation bill will extend the solvency of the Medicare program
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Jul 6, 2022AARP Bulletin’s Annual Money-Saving Guide Gives Fresh Ways To Cut Gas Costs, Utility Bills, Food Spending, Travel Expenses And More – Customized For These Times
AARP’s “99 Great Ways to Save” returns with a brand-new collection of tips to help readers save money during this period of record-setting price hikes.
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Jun 29, 2022
WASHINGTON— AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to reports that the U.S. Senate is ready to advance a...
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Jun 29, 2022These quick-action grants aim to help communities become more livable for people of all ages
Today, AARP announced it is investing $3.4 million through 260 Community Challenge grants for quick-action projects that will help communities become more livable in the long-term. These grants will improve public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
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Jun 22, 2022Nearly Two Thirds of Respondents Age 50+ Say They Are Discriminated Against Regularly
Today AARP announced the results of its annual survey, Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media™. The study reveals that women who experience discrimination regularly rate their current mental health lower, on average, than those who do not, and that age, race, ethnicity and/or skin tone, as well as weight are the most common types of discrimination reported.
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Jun 17, 2022Fifth Consecutive Year AARP Has Been Honored
AARP has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2022 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection
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Jun 14, 2022Retirement Savings, Discrimination, and Social Support are Top Concerns
A new AARP national survey shows many LGBTQ adults age 45 and over have concerns about aging, with worries about having enough money in retirement, discrimination and a lack of family support topping the list.
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Jun 6, 2022Included In The Issue: Exclusive Interviews With 16 Country Music Stars, 26 Of America’s Best Regional Foods, Sex Advice For 50-Plus Couples, Author James Patterson Reveals His Secrets, Actor Bryan Cranston Tells Stories, Delicious Ideas For Your 4th Of July Cookout, AND Extraordinary Tales Of People Who Witnessed History Being Made
AARP The Magazine (ATM) is heating up this summer with exciting celebrity exclusives, tasty cookout recommendations and much more!
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Jun 3, 2022The Study Shows Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life
Older Americans are not only the happiest adult Americans as a whole, but also consider themselves healthier and more financially secure than those in their 40s and 50s, reveals a new study published in AARP Bulletin.
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Jun 2, 2022
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to the Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ reports released today
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Jun 1, 2022Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life and Doing More to Stay Healthy as They Age
While three-quarters or more of those 60 and over have at least one serious health condition, nearly half rate their health as very good or excellent, according to new research from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners.
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May 31, 2022A who’s who of musicians – including Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, Wynonna Judd, Clint Black, Kane Brown and more – tell AARP their views of our country today
AARP The Magazine is taking a moment to celebrate all that unites us this Independence Day.
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May 19, 2022Seniors from Across the United States Highlight the Need for Congress to Act
AARP hosted a “People’s Hearing” on prescription drugs May 18, featuring seniors from across the United States who struggle to afford their medications along with other basic needs. In addition to sharing how the cost of prescription drugs affects them, participants urged Congress to act now and pass needed reforms.
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May 18, 2022Walgreens, Best Buy are First Retailers to Implement Trainings
Today, AARP announced the launch of two new training courses and other intervention resources aimed at equipping major U.S. retail employees with the tools needed to spot and stop gift card and wire-transfer exploitation. Walgreens and Best Buy have both signed on as inaugural retailers utilizing the AARP BankSafe training. The trainings are available at no cost to all retailers in the United States.
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Apr 28, 2022Also in the May issue: An Investigative Report on America’s Long-Term Care Crisis: The Unfair Plight of 50+ Million Unpaid Caregivers – and How to Fix It
Need work done on your house, or an elective surgery done, or a will written, or a major car fix?
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Apr 20, 2022Free Resources Identify Top Scams Facing Military Community and Ways to Fight Back
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Apr 18, 2022New Index features include a “Small Towns” category and accessory dwelling unit development benchmark
AARP’s Public Policy Institute launched the updated AARP Livability Index today, the most comprehensive, web-based tool of its kind that scores every neighborhood and community in the United States—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia—for the services and amenities that affect people’s lives the most as they age.
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Apr 13, 2022New AARP Research Shines a Light on Rampant Gift Card Fraud and Consumers’ Demand for Greater Protections
One third of U.S. adults say they have been targeted by scams seeking payment by gift card, according to the Gift Card Scams report released today by the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
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Apr 11, 2022Major grassroots and advertising campaign will target legislators during recess
As members of Congress return to their districts for Easter recess, AARP is kicking off a new phase of its Fair Drug Prices Now campaign and pushing lawmakers to advance the prescription drug pricing provisions, including allowing Medicare to negotiate, already passed by the House, as a top priority when they return.
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Apr 6, 2022New Research from AARP Demonstrates Power of Overlooked Voters
Women voters age 50 and over haven’t decided which candidates to support, and the direction they choose will very likely decide the balance of power in Congress and statehouses around the country.
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Apr 4, 2022Lawsuit seeks to recover $90 million in lost employee retirement funds due to financial mismanagement
AARP Foundation attorneys have joined a class action lawsuit as co-counsel on behalf of about 5,000 African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church employees and retirees, whose fiduciaries mishandled and lost nearly $90 million in retirement funds.
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Apr 4, 2022Plus: Jean Smart Talks Biggest Life Lessons Learned, A Guide to Staging the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch, ‘and Our Annual Look at the Top Health Issues We Face in our 50s, 60s and 70s, and How to Overcome Each
This spring, the April/May 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) offers readers insight into living their most fulfilling lives, despite what obstacles are thrown.