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Balancing Act Unbalanced
Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.
A Good Investment
Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age.
Good-bye Dinner Parties!
Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices.
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Americans 50+ Demand Protections From Financial Abuse
As the Senate continues negotiations for a comprehensive and meaningful financial reform bill, AARP today releases a survey of Americans 50 and older showing overwhelming support for financial reforms and consumer protections among Republicans, Democrats and Independents
February 22, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Tells Health Care Summit Attendees: We Have Come Too Far to Stop Now
AARP CEO A. Barry Rand today wrote to President Obama and Members of Congress invited to attend next week’s bipartisan health care summit. In his letters, Rand noted AARP’s top health care priorities, including closing the Medicare prescription drug “doughnut hole,” placing strict limits on health insurance age discrimination and strengthening the country’s long-term care system. The complete text of his letter to the President follows
February 19, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on Fiscal Commission: Deficit Reduction Should Not Unfairly Target Social Security, Medicare
AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released the following statement in response to the recently announced National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
February 18, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
Helping Older Americans Get Through Economic Downturn, Prepare for Future Top AARP 2010 Advocacy Agenda
AARP today released its 2010 Advocacy Agenda, detailing the Association’s federal and state legislative priorities to help older Americans navigate the current economic recession, as well as build health and financial security for today’s seniors and future generations
February 18, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Announces 2009 Congressional Award Recipients
Today, AARP announced the 2009 winners of the Association’s annual Congressional Awards. The awards, launched in 2008, honor Members of Congress from across America who championed legislation to improve the lives of Americans age 50-plus and their families. Award recipients took action to help older Americans by improving health care and bringing down overall health care costs; protecting the economic and retirement security of older Americans; and ensuring that their communities are affordable, safe and accessible
February 17, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Calls on Congress to Include the Needs of Older Americans in Any Relief Measures
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment report for January 2010
February 5, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP and the NFL Players Association Team Up for National Volunteer Effort
AARP and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) today announced they will work together to encourage volunteerism, service, community involvement and giving back. As part of this new alliance, former and current NFL players will join AARP Create The Good to become service ambassadors in their local communities through a variety of activities in 2010
February 4, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on White House FY2011 Budget Proposal
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Administration’s FY2011 budget request
February 1, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP to Congress: Pass Health Care Reform this Year
Today, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter on behalf of the Association’s approximately 40 million members to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, urging Congress to enact comprehensive health care reform legislation this year.
January 29, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP CEO Reacts to State of the Union Address
AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released the statement below following tonight’s State of the Union Address by President Obama
January 27, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
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