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  • Oct 3, 2017
    AARP Survey Also Finds Obstacles: Many have not applied for jobs or updated a resume in years, believe employers perceive age as disadvantage

    WASHINGTON, DC—Many older American workers say they plan on getting a new job.

  • Oct 2, 2017
    Plus, a special report on America's most outrageous con artists; Why more businesses are hiring older workers; All-new thinking about the healthiness of salt; How to prepare a "go bag" for potential emergencies; AARP's relief efforts for Harvey and Irma; and much more

    Approximately 58 million Americans today rely on Medicare for their health insurance. As the program enters its 52nd year, the number of choices and options has skyrocketed. Add in that certain...

  • Sep 27, 2017
    Bipartisan bill would develop a strategy to support family caregivers

    WASHINGTON, DC—AARP applauds the unanimous passage in the U.S. Senate of the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (S. 1028). The legislation, introduced by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), calls for the development of a strategy to support the nation’s 40 million family caregivers. It would bring together stakeholders from the private and public sectors to recommend actions that communities, providers, government, and others are taking and may take to help make the big responsibilities of caregiving a little bit easier.

  • Sep 26, 2017
    AARP relieved that older Americans will be spared the harmful impact of Graham-Cassidy bill

    WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today issued the following statement in response to the decision not to vote on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.

  • Sep 25, 2017
    Foundation Shines Light on its Workforce Programs During National Employ Older Workers Week

    WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Foundation, during National Employ Older Workers Week, announced it has expanded its workforce opportunities for older workers through several programs, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), BACK TO WORK 50+, and Work for Yourself@50+. These programs are particularly relevant given that the number of Americans age 50+ who are working or looking for work has grown significantly over the past decade and is expected to continue to increase. The number of 50+ U.S. labor force participants is anticipated to grow from 25% in 2002 to 35% by 2022.