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Nov 20, 2015WASHINGTON, DC — Retail prices for over one hundred widely used specialty prescription drugs surged skyward by nearly 11 percent in 2013, surpassing the median income of an American family,...
Nov 19, 2015New Survey Results Released with the Launch of the Global Council on Brain HealthWASHINGTON, DC — In AARP’s latest survey on brain health, it found that nearly three in four (72%) Hispanics age 40-plus are concerned about their brain health declining in the future....
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Nov 16, 2015Visit aarp.org/familycarefair on Thursday, November 19 at 12pm – 4pm EST
WASHINGTON, DC— AARP is hosting its first-ever Virtual Family Caregiving Fair on November 19 from 12pm – 4pm EST. From the comfort of a home or office, a caregiver can register and join the...
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Nov 16, 2015By Richard J. Leider and David Shapiro
WASHINGTON, DC — Work Reimagined (ISBN-13: 978-1-62656-558-6), a concept initiated and developed by Life Reimagined, shows how career paths look nothing like they did in the days before phones...
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Nov 16, 2015Campaign targets millennial media planners and buyers as 50+ demo climbs to 51 percent of all consumer expenditures
NEW YORK, NY – AARP Media Sales today announced the launch of its first week-long takeover marketing campaign aimed at the millennial media planning and buying audience using slang intended to...
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Nov 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC — The A. Barry Rand (ABR) Fellows Program announces its inaugural class, dedicated to helping Life Reimagined create new tools and services for individuals undergoing life...
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Nov 16, 2015Important Step Forward to Improve Access to Workplace Savings, says AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule today reaffirming the right of states to adopt retirement savings programs for their private sector workers won quick praise today...
Nov 12, 2015AARP report: Decrease in hospital readmissions suggests Medicare’s readmission reduction program is working even as joint replacement surgeries rise in popularityWASHINGTON, DC — Even as the number of hip and knee replacement surgeries among adults age 50-plus rose dramatically between 2009 and 2013, the hospital readmission rates following these...
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Nov 10, 2015Unaware of Most Common Scams, Consumers’ Actions Place them at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the holiday giving season approaching, a new survey from the AARP Fraud Watch Network found that 70% of consumers failed a quiz about how to stay safe from common holiday...
Nov 9, 2015ABA/AARP book “Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving” is now available in time for National Family Caregivers MonthWASHINGTON, DC— Amy Goyer, AARP family and caregiving expert and author of the new book Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving, is among 40 million Americans who know the challenges and joys of...
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Nov 3, 2015Voters Expect Those Running for President to ‘Take a Stand’ on the Future of Social Security
En español Washington, DC— Today AARP launched their 2016 election accountability campaign called Take a Stand, which demands on behalf of all voters that Presidential candidates take a stand...
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Oct 29, 2015AARP through AT&T’s generous support offers additional free technology workshops across U.S.; Launch event is Nov. 2 in Aurora, IL
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that it is expanding its 2015 AARP TEK Program to include eight new cities, eleven locations overall, featuring free, live workshops aimed at helping close...
Oct 29, 2015SPECIAL REPORT: Caregiving in America: The Invisible 40 Million Heroes that Devote their Lives to Loved Ones A Late Tour of Duty: Meet Six Veterans Over Age 50 Who Have Chosen To Serve Are You Being Targeted at Work? Five Signs You Face Age Discrimination Strategies to Save Money In Medicare Part D for 2016 New AARP Findings: What You Should Know About the Shingles Vaccine Making a Graceful Exit from the Stock Market Scam Alert: Credit Score SkullduggeryWASHINGTON, DC— To kick off National Family Caregiver’s month,AARP Bulletin releases a special in-depth report on the state of caregiving in America. This month, AARP Bulletin highlights an...
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Oct 29, 201568% don’t believe in ghosts and 35% say Freddy Krueger is the scariest horror movie icon
WASHINGTON, DC—With Halloween creeping up this weekend, AARP released today online survey results of people 50-plus and their opinions on the haunting American tradition. When it comes to trick...
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Oct 28, 2015Fre$h Savings enables SNAP beneficiaries to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables USDA and UnitedHealthcare funding support affordable access to healthy food
MEMPHIS, TN— With the help of UnitedHealthcare and Kroger, AARP Foundation is rolling out its Fre$h Savings initiative, a health food incentive program to encourage SNAP recipients to purchase...
Oct 27, 2015New Survey Results Released with the Launch of the Global Council on Brain HealthWASHINGTON, DC — In AARP’s latest survey on brain health, it found that although virtually every adult age 40 and over (98%) believes it is important to maintain or improve their brain health,...
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Oct 27, 2015
En español Washington, DC—Today AARP released the following statement from CEO Jo Ann Jenkins praising Congressional leaders and urging members of the House and Senate to support the bipartisan...
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Oct 20, 2015Contest rallies people of all ages to #BeKindToCaregivers
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP’s ‘Random Acts of Kindness for Caregivers' contest is underway. The contest encourages people of all ages to recognize and reward family caregivers in their lives in...
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Oct 19, 2015Survey Indicates Many are Leaving Themselves Vulnerable
WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP today announced free online resources from the AARP Fraud Watch Network (FWN) are now available to consumers who would like to test cyber security vulnerability for...
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Oct 19, 201515th Annual Movies For Grownups Gala To Celebrate Douglas and 16 More Award Winners February 8, 2016 in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, D.C. —AARP announced today that actor, producer and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will receive the 2015 Movies For Grownups® Career Achievement Award. The Movies For...
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Oct 14, 201537 Million Americans with Hearing Loss Encouraged to Take First Step to Improve Quality of Life
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP today announced an agreement between theAARP Hearing Center and the National Hearing Test that allows AARP members nationwide to take the telephone-administered test at no...
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Oct 14, 2015Scholarship winner to receive $10,000 for service to older adults
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AARP Foundation has announced a call for entries for its first-ever competitive Mentor Up Scholarship. The scholarship award will provide educational funds to a young adult with...
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Oct 14, 2015Reiterates Opposition to Chained CPI Benefit Cut
En español Washington, DC— Today AARP sent a letter urging all members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S Senate to pass a fix for Medicare beneficiaries who face much higher cost...
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Oct 13, 2015Competition to identify non-profit organizations for grants to implement interventions that help mitigate isolation among older adults
Washington, DC—AARP Foundation is announcing a grant competition to identify organizations across the United States that are dedicated to combatting senior isolation. Selected organizations will...
Oct 12, 2015AARP encourages Medicare beneficiaries to compare prescription drug coverage plans to save moneyEn español WASHINGTON, DC — It’s that time of year again:Medicare Open Enrollment. AARP encourages all Medicare beneficiaries to review their health and prescription drug plan choices for...
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Oct 12, 2015Campaign will include a new AARP caregiving book, Random Acts of Kindness contest, virtual caregiving fair, and a special AARP The Magazine report featuring an intimate look into “24 hours in the life of caregivers”
WASHINGTON, DC—November is National Family Caregivers Month and AARP is launching a national campaign to bring awareness to the important role that family caregivers play in the lives of their...
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Oct 8, 2015Initiative to invest in critical services and programs for struggling adults 50-plus
Washington DC – AARP Foundation today announced the launch of Age Strong™, an innovative social investment initiative that will lend a total of $70 million to enterprises that provide critical...
Oct 8, 2015Tom Selleck Has Made a Career That’s Built to Last Photo Essay: A Day in the Life of the American Caregiver AARP Launches Random Acts of Kindness for Caregivers Contest 50 Ways to Stay Healthy and Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity Trips of a Lifetime – How to Fulfill Your Dreams and Adapt to Other Cultures Are You and Your Spouse Fighting About Money? – Learn to Make Peace Legendary Chef Jacques Pepin Talks About the Art of the MealWASHINGTON, DC — In the October/November 2015 issue of AARP The Magazine, readers at home and online will enjoy an Exclusive Celebrity Cover Interview with Actor Tom Selleck, star of the CBS hit...
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Oct 7, 201576% of Hispanic adults between the ages of 50 and 64 do not have any money set aside to cover out-of-pocket health care expenses during their retirement
En español WASHINGTON, DC—Today, AARP launched a Spanish-language version of the free onlineHealth Care Costs Calculator as part of a continuous effort to help older Hispanics minimize health...
Oct 6, 2015WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, October 1 AARP celebrated the 25th anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C. The...
Oct 5, 2015Oprah Joins Americans 50-Plus on a Search for Meaning AARP Unveils a Special Report on Brain Health and the Latest Advice on Staying Sharp Medicare Spike: One in Seven Could See Premiums Jump Is Marriage a Good Financial Move for Older Couples? Beware of Fall Scam: October is a Month Filled with Opportunities for FraudstersWASHINGTON, DC— Inside the October 2015 issue of AARP Bulletin, readers will enjoy an exclusive Q&A with Oprah Winfrey as she opens up about spirituality and her toughest tests of faith....
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Oct 2, 2015
NEW YORK— New York Life today announced that it has entered into an agreement with AARP to become the exclusive provider of long-term care solutions to AARP’s 37 million members. The...
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Oct 1, 2015Unique collaboration creates new investment fund focused on healthcare and aging in place innovations
NEW YORK CITY – AARP and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are announcing the formation of the AARP Innovation Fund, a first of its kind investment fund with approximately $40 million in assets that...
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Oct 1, 2015Workshops to be Held October 3 and November 13 at Omni Austin Southpark
WASHINGTON, DC— AARP announced that it is offering, with the generous support of Google Fiber, two sessions of a workshop, titled Connecting Online Using Technology, Oct. 3 and Nov. 13 in...
- Sep 30, 2015Read Tom Selleck’s story and access an exclusive video interview in which he talks about his meandering path to success in Hollywood as the star of Magnum P.I, and explains why living away from the spotlight has helped give him staying power in show business
WASHINGTON, DC— Tom Selleck, star of the CBS hit series Blue Bloods, grew up in suburban Los Angeles, the son of a real estate broker. He had zero interest in acting when he landed a basketball...
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Sep 28, 2015Financial Planners One Avenue to Help Increase Consumer Awareness of Claiming Strategies
Boston, MA—Only 9% of consumers believe they are very knowledgeable about how Social Security benefits are determined and just 1% of Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals say...
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Sep 22, 2015Grant competition to identify three community colleges to receive three-year grants to implement Back to Work 50+ program
Washington, DC—AARP Foundation, a grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF), is announcing a second grant competition to identify three community colleges across the United States to receive...
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Sep 22, 201566% say Pope should consider letting women become priests
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP released today online survey results of people 50-plus and their opinions on some of the most topical issues of the day. With Pope Francis preparing for a six-day visit to...
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Sep 22, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC — The NonProfit Times recently selected AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins as the recipient of the 2015 Influencer of the Year award. She was recognized as the...
Sep 21, 2015Make your way through the Medicare maze with help from the experts at AARP and For DummiesEn español Hoboken, NJ—America’s Baby Boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day, yet very few have any idea about how Medicare works, when they should sign up or how the...
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Sep 16, 2015Learn everything you need to know about searching for a career after 50
Hoboken, NJ—Wiley and AARP today announce Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies®(Wiley, 978-1-119-02284-8, August 2015, US $22.99) by AARP Jobs Expert Kerry Hannon. More Americans are...
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Sep 11, 2015
VIDEO: 1 Million-Plus Meals Being Packed on the National Mall What: Just across the river from where a plane hit the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, some 5,000 volunteers, including AARP staff,...
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Sep 9, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP released today online survey results of people 50-plus and their opinions on some of the most topical issues of the day. As the NFL’s regular football season prepares to...
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Sep 8, 2015AARP Site Helps 50-Plus Stay Connected, Competitive, Current
WASHINGTON, DC—Work is the new retirement. While many Americans state that they plan to retire between 65 and 70 (45%), the typical retirement may have changed. In a survey just released by...
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Sep 4, 2015Many open to a ride in a driverless car and most think it’s harder to find a job today
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP released today online survey results of people 50-plus and their pulse on some of the most topical issues of the day. The results show openness to an FDA-approved pill to...
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Sep 2, 20155,000 volunteers will pack over one million meals on the National Mall For Area’s Struggling Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Foundation presents the largest meal pack to be held on the National Mall on Friday, September 11th. More than 5,000 volunteers will pack 1.2 million nutritious meals for...
Sep 1, 2015Special Report: 50-Plus Workers Impacting the Workforce in 2015; Deaths from Prescription Pain Medications Rise 700 Percent; Generational Shifts are Disrupting the Workforce; Finding Work You Love; A Look Back at Gender Equality; Saving for a Grandchild’s College Education; & MoreAARP’s 2015 Work & Jobs Report is Good News for Older Workers: A special in-depth feature examines the first time in U.S. history when four generations – pre-Boomers, Boomers, Generation...
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Aug 18, 2015AARP TEK Academy expands technology opportunities for 50-plus by providing free, easy to use learning site
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today the launch of its AARP TEK Academy, a free, easy-to-use online classroom designed to help 50-plus Americans get the most out of technology to connect with...
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Aug 13, 2015Remains Key to Retirement, Living Independently, Important for Future Generations, According to AARP Survey
En español WASHINGTON, DC—AARP released results of a survey this week as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2015. Americans of all ages continue to have strong...
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Aug 6, 2015AARP Foundation Experience Corps supported by the Social Innovation Fund will continue to strengthen the successful program and investigate expansion of small group tutoring model
WASHINGTON, DC — AARP Foundation today announced that it will receive $3 million in investments from the Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS) Social Innovation Fund (SIF) to...
Aug 3, 2015Inside the August/September Issue of AARP The Magazine and Online with Web Exclusives at aarp.org/magazineViola Davis on Growing up Poor: As a child, the star of ABC’s hit series How to Get Away with Murderand two-time Oscar nominee Viola Davis dreamed of nothing more than to own a house of her own...
- Jul 30, 2015Read Viola’s rags-to-riches story of how she got to where she is today and why giving back now means everything to her.
WASHINGTON, DC—Viola Davis, star of ABC’s hit series How to Get Away with Murder, grew up in Rhode Island in a household of eight that could barely afford to eat even one meal a day. In a...
Jul 30, 2015Medicare program represents health security for millions of AmericansEn español WASHINGTON, DC — Today AARP is pleased to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older, and younger people with...
Jul 30, 2015WASHINGTON, DC — Life Reimagined, a wholly owned non-profit subsidiary of AARP, today announced a unique collaboration with Uber to provide flexible opportunities for Life Reimagined’s members...
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Jul 29, 2015AARP Launches “Watch Your Wi-Fi” Campaign to Increase Awareness of Risks on Free Public Wi-Fi
WASHINGTON, DC—A new survey of internet users shows that the freedom and convenience of public wireless networks may come at a cost. Nearly half failed a quiz about online and wireless safety,...
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Jul 24, 2015Free Event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Offers Array of Activities
WASHINGTON, DC—The organizations sponsoring the Library of Congress National Book Festival offer an array of fun and exciting activities and programs for festival attendees of all ages in the...
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Jul 22, 2015As Medicare celebrates 50th anniversary, AARP urges responsible solutions to ensure affordable health care for future generations
En español WASHINGTON, DC—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins offered the following statement in reaction to the 2015 Medicare Trustees report released today: “The latest Medicare Trustees report...
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Jul 22, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins offered the following statement in reaction to the Social Security Trustees report released today: “In its 80th year, Social Security...
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Jul 21, 2015Measure Would Protect Retirement Investors and Savers from Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule to protect 401(k) and IRA investors against conflicts of interest in the financial services industry would better ensure that...
Jul 16, 2015New report reveals stress on family caregivers’ health and finances; identifies policies to help support caregiversEn español WASHINGTON, DC — Family caregivers in the U.S. provided 37 billion hours of care—worth an estimated $470 billion—to their parents, spouses, partners, and other adult loved ones...
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Jul 16, 2015AARP urges Congress to act on bill to help the nation’s 40 million family caregivers
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, AARP announced its support for the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act that would require the development of a...
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Jul 16, 2015Act’s 50th Anniversary This Week
WASHINGTON, DC —Today AARP applauds the bipartisan action on S. 192, the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA), introduced by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) with Senators Richard Burr...
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Jul 14, 2015New Study Reveals Opportunities to Improve the Use and Long-Term Adoption of Trackers Meaningful Behavior Change Observed in Almost Half of Participants
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP today released the results of a study of popular activity and sleep tracker usage by the 50-plus population, showing that – while consumers are excited about new technology...
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Jul 13, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins joined President Barack Obama and hundreds of leaders focused on aging policy at the White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA). The White House...
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Jul 9, 2015New Study by Feeding America Documents Struggles of Americans Age 50 to 64
CHICAGO—More than eight million Baby Boomers age 50 to 64 are turning to charitable food assistance to make ends meet, according to a new report released today by Feeding America® made possible...
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Jul 8, 2015National Forum on Family Caregiving participants address strategies and policies to help caregivers
WASHINGTON, DC—Members of Congress joined leaders from the employer, health care, venture funding, entrepreneurial, and consumer advocacy communities today for a discussion on the challenges...
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Jul 1, 2015With Consumer Cellular’s generous support, AARP TEK will offer additional mobile technology workshops in 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that it will expand its 2015 AARP TEK Workshops to help close the technology gap among people 50-plus. The workshops are presented with generous support from...
Jun 30, 2015Special Section: 80 Years of Social Security; Medicare for a New Generation; Generic Drugs Price Spike; Bouncing Back After Surgery; Music Can Be Good Medicine for Alzheimer’s; Beware of Home Repair Cons & MoreSocial Security Celebrates 80 Years of Improving Lives: In a special in-depth feature, the July-August issue of AARP Bulletin provides an all-encompassing history of Social Security, then and now....
Jun 29, 2015New AARP Travel survey tells why; Check out AARP’s 5 key tips to rev up your upcoming road tripWASHINGTON, D.C.—There’s something about the road trip that really speaks to many Americans. It gives them the freedom to travel the country’s highways and back roads to explore new places...
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Jun 26, 2015The Hartford invests $1.4 million to help older adults gain the skills to develop microenterprises
Hartford, Conn., June 26, 2015 – The Hartford has committed $1.4 million to AARP Foundation to extend the Foundation’s Back to Work 50+ initiative to help low-income older adults assess...
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Jun 25, 2015
En Español WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement by AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: “AARP applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s King v Burwell...
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Jun 23, 2015Meg Grant takes on new role as Entertainment Director and Celebrity Liaison; Margaret Guroff promoted to Executive Editor
WASHINGTON, DC—Bob Love, Editor in Chief of AARP Publications, announces two major promotions at AARP. Meg Grant will be AARP’s first-ever Entertainment Director and Celebrity Liaison, and...
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Jun 23, 2015Special AARP Member Advantages Paint Scheme to be Featured in Six Sprint Cup Races
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AARP Member Advantages will sponsor four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 Chevrolet SS to spread awareness about the many benefits available to AARP...
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Jun 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, in advance of a Congressional hearing this week, AARP delivered to the U.S. Department of Labor what amounts to a total of nearly 60,000 petitions containing signatures...
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Jun 4, 2015Launches Petition Supporting New Safeguards
WASHINGTON, DC—With romance scammers using the Internet to rob Americans of an estimated $82 million in the last half of 2014, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network today called on the online dating...
Jun 4, 2015National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP research provides data and profiles of family caregivers todayEn español WASHINGTON, DC—The profile of the family caregiver in America is changing as the population ages, according to a new research study from the National Alliance for Caregiving and...
Jun 2, 201599 Ways To Save; Nursing Homes Tackle the Issues of Sex and Intimacy; Scams Targeting the Deceased; The True Value of Seasoned Experience; Practical Brain Health Solutions; Jimmy Carter Speaks Out & More99 Ways to Save: In this issue of AARP Bulletin, 20 experts walk us through a total of 99 great ways to save this year across seven categories—money, personal technology, style, home,...
Jun 1, 2015Inside the June/July Issue of AARP The Magazine and Online with Web Exclusives at www.aarp.org/magazineWASHINGTON, DC— Melissa Rivers Still Smiles Despite Her Tears: Before the unexpected death of her mother last September, Melissa and Joan Rivers were Hollywood’s most well-known...
May 28, 2015Some generic drugs had substantial price decreases; others had equally substantial price increasesWASHINGTON, DC—The new Rx Price Watch Report released today by AARP Public Policy Institute(PPI) shows a number of popular generic drugs had substantial price increases, with some prices going...
- May 28, 2015Read About Melissa’s Fond Memories of Joan, Coping With Grief, Her Future Plans for E!’s Fashion Police, and More
WASHINGTON, DC— Before the unexpected death of her mother last September, Melissa and Joan Rivers were Hollywood’s most well-known mother-daughter tag team. In a revealing, intimate interview...
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May 13, 2015AARP Foundation Celebration of Service Presented by Chase Card Services Gives Back to Local Communities in Miami Through Three Days of Volunteer Projects
MIAMI, FL—Hundreds of Americans 50-plus have geared up to donate their time as AARP hosts a multitude of volunteer opportunities at its Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Miami, from May 14-16....
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May 6, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Senior Vice President Joyce Rogers released the following statement on the GOP budget agreement: “AARP disagrees with portions of the proposed GOP budget agreement because,...
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May 4, 2015Most Livable Places for the 50-Plus; Vietnam War Veterans Share Their Stories of PTSD; New Ways to Diagnose Diseases; Older Americans Month, “Get Into The Act”; Savings Bonds Mistakes; Avoiding Vacation Rental Scams & More
The Most Livable Places at 50-plus: In an exclusive feature, the May issue of AARP Bulletin uses the AARP Livability Index, a new online tool that measures the livability of communities across the...
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May 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—To celebrate the release of STILL ALICE on Blu-ray™ and DVD May 12, Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are collaborating with AARP Movies for Grownups®...
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Apr 29, 2015Announced Today in the House, Bill Would Ensure Safer Roads and Crosswalks
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) announced their reintroduction of HR 2071, The Safe Streets Act, to ensure that streets and intersections...
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Apr 28, 201598% of Multi-Generational Travelers Highly Satisfied Taking a Trip with Parents, Kids and Grandparents
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Travel, a valuable resource for America’s 76 million baby boomers who spend over $120 billion annually in leisure travel, today announced new insights into...
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Apr 28, 2015AARP Volunteers Deliver Thousands of Petitions, Hit Capitol Hill to Push for Better Health and Retirement Standards
WASHINGTON, DC—Today AARP volunteers dropped off petitions containing more than 26,000 signatures at the U.S. Department of Labor in support of a conflict of interest standard, following the release
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Apr 28, 2015AARP and AARP Foundation to match contributions dollar for dollar up to $225,000
En español WASHINGTON, DC —To respond to the immediate needs of older people in the region, AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson announced today that AARP Foundation has created a...
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Apr 27, 2015
Washington, DC—A new AARP study debunks myths about age 50+ workers, showing that they have productive advantages that can make them a “critical component” of a successful business. The...
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Apr 23, 2015Five colleges were selected to receive funds through the Social Innovation Fund
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Foundation, a grantee of the Social Innovation Fund, has awarded five community colleges generous grants over three years to implement the BACK TO WORK 50+: Women’s...
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Apr 23, 2015Life@50+ National Event and Expo Brings Three Days of Exciting Programs and Lively Entertainment
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP will host its Life@50+ National Event & Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center, May 14-16 with celebrity guest appearances—including Robin Roberts—the Movies For...
Apr 20, 2015AARP Bulletin explores most livable neighborhoods and cities for date nights, staying healthySEATTLE—The AARP Public Policy Institute today is launching the AARP Livability Index, a first of its kind resource that allows people to determine how well their communities are meeting their...
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Apr 15, 2015
En español WASHINGTON, DC—The following is a statement by AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins on the Senate passage of the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 that repeals and replaces...
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Apr 15, 2015Hosted by Arsenio Hall, Finalists to Perform Live in front of Celebrity Judges Chaka Khan, Kenny Loggins, Emilio Estefan and Tena Clark
WASHINGTON, DC—The search to find the next 50+ musical phenomenon as part of this year’s AARP Superstar Contest is down to final five! Today, the five remaining hopefuls were announced on...
Apr 14, 2015AARP supports changes to Medicare coverage of hospital stays and skilled nursing careWASHINGTON, DC—AARP’s Public Policy Institute today released a new report showing how observation patients can face unexpected, high out-of-pockets costs under Medicare rules compared with...
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Apr 14, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC—AARP applauds the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) for its landmark report examining the impact of aging on brain functions. Co-sponsored by AARP, the IOM report, “Cognitive Aging:...
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Apr 14, 2015AARP declares SGR amendment a “Key Vote”—will inform members of how each Senator votes
WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday evening, AARP sent a letter to each U.S. Senator urging them to support the “Seniors’ Amendment” to the Medicare and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015,...
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Apr 14, 2015American Bar Association, AARP team up to publish planning guide to get organized
CHICAGO—This is the book that everyone needs. The third in Sally Balch Hurme’s series of “checklist” books, “ABA/AARP Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History, Financial Plans, and...
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Apr 14, 2015New rule would help many saving for retirement who may be losing billions of dollars
En español WASHINGTON, DC —Today AARP along with members of the Save Our Retirement coalition praised the latest major step taken on a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that...
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Apr 6, 2015New Program Will Assess Barriers and Attributes of New Technologies for 50-Plus Consumers
WASHINGTON DC—AARP today announced the launch of a new program to give developers of popular and emerging products insight into how Americans 50-plus use technology in order to identify ways to...