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Amy Goyer

Voting: A Family Affair

By Amy Goyer

Getting kids involved in voting has its benefits, says AARP family expert Amy Goyer, and it can be fun, too!

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AARP Voter Guide

Find out where the candidates stand on the issues.

Our Vote Matters '08

Read about the candidates, stay informed with weekly polls, learn more about key issues, and find out where AARP stands.

Volunteer With AARP

Find out how you can volunteer for our Driver Safety or Tax-Aide programs.

AARP Chapter Locator

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Benefits Quick Link

Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

Legislative Action Center

Learn about issues that are critical to older Americans.

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Transportation Guide: Get information on public transportation options in specific cities and counties.

 

Elder Abuse Guide: Quickly find the best elder abuse resources in your state.

 

Nursing Home Performance Data: Learn how facilities fared during their recent inspections.

AARP Programs

The AARP Andrus Award

AARP is proud to present its 2008 Andrus Award to Dr. Francis S. Collins.

2008 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

The 2007 Andrus Award for Community Service recognizes 53 unique volunteers.

The Andrus Legacy Award for Innovation

Each year, AARP awards $10,000 in recognition of an innovative program or practice currently operating in a school.

AARP Legal Services Network

Get help with legal matters, including wills, consumer issues, and buying a home.

Divided We Fail

Find out what AARP and people like you are doing to improve Americans’ health care and financial security— sign the Divided We Fail pledge.

AARP Foundation's Grandparent Program

This one-stop shop has reference materials and contacts for first-time grandparents and for those raising their grandchildren.

AARP Bulletin Today

 

Second Debate

Our undecided voters find the same old rhetoric in the second presidential debate.

disabled worker

Congress Expands Disabilities Protections

By Elaine S. Povich

The president recently signed into law a bill to expand the Americans with Disabilities Act to include those who use medications or prosthetic devices to manage their disabilities.

Obama and McCain shaking hands

Where They Stand

By Elaine S. Povich & Jim Toedtman

Exclusive interviews with Barack Obama  and John McCain.

From the Online Community

Journal: dbjackso1

Journal: Why Do You Think Congress Should Keep Medicare Fair?

Barry Jackson takes on the Online Community, discussing Medicare and the need to keep it fair.

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Journal: IBT

Journal: The Upcoming Election

With Hillary out of the running, user IBT declares she’s still undecided and invites users to weigh in with their opinions.

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Decoding Disease,
Genome by Genome

By Barbara Basler

By 2003, the Human Genome Project had unlocked the coding in human DNA. Medicine can now use the discovery to reveal new cures.

In Act II of Life, Doing
Work That Matters

By Jane E. Brody

Many boomers are finding new jobs that hold the promise of personal fulfillment, economic benefit, and social renewal.

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