WASHINGTON – AARP will recognize the 2021 Purpose Prize Award recipients and fellows during a live streaming event Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET. AARP’s Purpose Prize is the only national...

Less than 1% of America’s population live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, but shockingly, over 40% of all COVID-related deaths have occurred there. Calling this “the crisis within the crisis,” AARP Bulletin this month publishes an expansive and explosive investigative report on exactly what happened in the first four months of the pandemic (spanning March through June of this year) to cause as many nursing home deaths in just 18 weeks as there were U.S. fatalities in roughly 18 years of the Vietnam War.

WASHINGTON—As coronavirus cases and deaths continue rising, including more than 101,000 resident and staff deaths in U.S. nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, AARP is holding its...

WASHINGTON—Viola Davis shares her incredible journey to hope and happiness, and previews her upcoming Netflix film, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Dr. Sunjay Gupta helps us navigate mental wellness...

WASHINGTON—AARP and four other organizations have won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced today. Baldrige is a presidential-level honor,...

LOS ANGELES— As an Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actress, Viola Davis is widely recognized as one of today’s most respected, gifted and sought-after actors. But at the end of the day, her...

WASHINGTON — Across the country, 48 million caregivers have faithfully cared for loved ones through the COVID-19 pandemic, taking on more responsibilities and stress. But as this year of...

WASHINGTON—Continuing its longstanding commitment to honor veterans, military and their families, AARP today released a new documentary spotlighting a service member’s journey to enlist in the...

WASHINGTON—After a big storm, the captain of any ship does three things: check for damage, see if they are off course and make sure provisions are still safe. Every American should be checking the same things right now with their finances, as a result of the largest economic storm to hit our country in decades, says the November issue of the AARP Bulletin.

This month’s cover story offers 18 questions to ask yourself about your savings, cash flow, housing situation, work, and retirement planning, in the wake of nine months of economic turmoil. Then, it gives specific guidance on how to move forward, based on your answers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP Voter Engagement Director Khelan Bhatia issued the following statement today in response to Union 2020’s citation of AARP, the unauthorized use of AARP’s logo and...

WASHINGTON—AARP released a new report today exploring the impact of identity fraud on U.S. adults aged 55+ and how technology may play a role in consumers’ ability to protect themselves from...

WASHINGTON – Today, AARP released new findings from recent national surveys exploring the key priorities and concerns of Asian American voters age 50 and older. Results from the 2020 Asian...

WASHINGTON – Today AARP announced its 2020-2021 AARP Purpose Prize award recipients and fellows. Additionally, AARP is presenting Golden Globe award-winning actor and activist Glenn Close with...

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON-- Nearly 60% of employees working for large U.S. companies are spending increased time on childcare and family caregiving since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new...

WASHINGTON — AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the Social Security Administration of its 2021 cost-of-living...

WASHINGTON—AARP Innovation Labs announced Wheel Pad L3C and ZIBRIO as the winners of its 2020 Grand Pitch Finale, held virtually on October 8. Now in its third year, the culminating pitch event...

WASHINGTON & MINNETONKA, MINN.—Two-thirds of adults report experiencing social isolation and high levels of anxiety since the beginning of the pandemic, according to “The Pandemic Effect: A...

WASHINGTON—About 5 million Americans currently enrolled in a postsecondary school are also providing care to a family member or friend, according to Caregiving in the U.S. 2020. New research...

WASHINGTON—Inside the October/November issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) is a heartbreaking six-part account on the alleged elder abuse of the Marvel Comics visionary Stan Lee, an exclusive...

With election season in full swing, AARP Bulletin is continuing its tradition of spotlighting the issues most important to older adults in exclusive interviews with President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. In a Q&A format, both candidates discuss their views on Medicare, Social Security, nursing homes, the coronavirus pandemic, voting and many more crucial topics. Find out, in their own words, where they stand in the October issue of the Bulletin.

LOS ANGELES— Music legend Bruce Springsteen, known for hits including “Born To Run,” “Thunder Road,” and “Badlands,” as well as five decades of exhilarating live performances, is...

WASHINGTON—AARP Foundation today announced a disaster relief fund to support victims of Hurricane Sally and the wildfires across Western states. AARP Foundation will match contributions, dollar...

WASHINGTON—Today AARP announced a new initiative to enlist poll workers of all ages this November, working in collaboration with the Association of Young Americans (AYA), Power the Polls, and New Leaders Council (NLC). The groups aim to enlist more poll workers to ensure that in-person voting is still an accessible and safe option this fall.

WASHINGTON—Today AARP is releasing the final piece in a series of battleground state polls of voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The first part of the series was released on Thursday, September 9. The bipartisan surveys show that voters age 65-plus could be a deciding factor in this year’s election and, even as there are strong partisan preferences, Social Security and Medicare are unifying issues for voters 50-plus.

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP expanded its BankSafe online training platform for bank and credit union staff to include financial advisors. The training platform equips financial advisors with the...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today AARP released a series of battleground state polls of likely voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania...

WASHINGTON— Researchers into the human immune system are discovering that a host of environmental, lifestyle and medical issues not faced by previous generations are causing our immune systems...

WASHINGTON—AARP, the national nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C., is joining forces with the Colorado-based charity Wish of a Lifetime to help older adults fulfill their lifelong...

WASHINGTON—AARP Foundation today announced a relief fund to support victims of Hurricane Laura, the Category 4 storm that unleashed 150 mph winds and catastrophic storm surges, caused widespread...

WASHINGTON— AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups® Awards will move to March 4, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, given changing trends in entertainment, Movies for...

WASHINGTON—Today AARP delivered a petition from 111,717 members, gathered in just two days, to the Postmaster General, calling for the suspension of any changes to mail delivery operations...

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, AARP announced the largest number of AARP Community Challenge grants in its four-year history, awarding more than $2.4 million among 184 grantees nationwide. Communities...

WASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine (ATM) is thrilled to launch “AARP The Magazine Presents,” a new live video-streaming series that brings the nation’s most-read magazine to life with special...

WASHINGTON—AARP Innovation Labs today released Alcove for Oculus Quest, a virtual reality home that helps families and friends to stay connected and discover new experiences, no matter their...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP announced today that its first feature length film, CARE TO LAUGH, is available across all major VOD platforms for rental or purchase. The documentary film from AARP Studios...

WASHINGTON— AARP today sent a letter urging Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service (USPS) Louis DeJoy to suspend any changes to mail delivery...

WASHINGTON—A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 85th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so due to the pandemic. The...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP today sent a letter to President Trump in response to his recent statements suggesting elimination of the current dedicated funding for Social Security. The full text of the...

WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today made the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to suspend payroll taxes: “While we agree that...

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP released a new survey revealing global executives’ thinking about the rapidly-aging workforce. Among the findings: 83% of global business leaders recognize that...

WASHINGTON— Superstar chef, author, entrepreneur and humanitarian José Andrés invites AARP into his kitchen for a conversation on family, food, community and caregiving in AARP The...

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP launched “Protect Voters 50+,” a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect Americans age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. The...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — AARP and AARP Foundation are urging a Minnesota District Court in Ramsey County (St. Paul) to send absentee ballots to all registered voters and waive a state requirement that...

LOS ANGELES—Known for starring in dozens of critically acclaimed features, two-time Academy Award®-winning actor, director and producer Kevin Costner discusses accountability, transcending...

WASHINGTON—AARP has been named one of Fast Company’s 2020 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Now in its second annual year, the list honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep...

WASHINGTON—AARP released the following statement today from Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, in response to the introduction of the HEALS Act:...

WASHINGTON—AARP today welcomed new leaders and directors to its Board of Directors, including the organization’s newest Board Chair, Annette Franqui, First Vice Chair, Martha M. Hayes, and...

WASHINGTON— AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to the passing of Rep. John Lewis. "Today we mourn the loss of a fearless civil rights hero. Congressman John...

WASHINGTON—AARP Foundation welcomed the Schenectady County Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to reject the defendants’ effort to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of St. Clare’s Hospital...