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...
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