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Voting: A Family Affair
Getting kids involved in voting has its benefits, says AARP family expert Amy Goyer, and it can be fun, too!
Tools
Our Vote Matters '08
Read about the candidates, stay informed with weekly polls, learn more about key issues, and find out where AARP stands.
Benefits Quick Link
Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.
State By State Guides
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
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.
Congress Expands Disabilities Protections
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.
From the Online Community
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.
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.
Decoding Disease,
Genome by Genome
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
Many boomers are finding new jobs that hold the promise of personal fulfillment, economic benefit, and social renewal.
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- 2008 AARP Inspire Awards
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