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Biologics in Perspective: The Case for Generic Biologic Drugs
Biologics are quickly becoming a common treatment option. Many of the new indications are for conditions that primarily affect older populations, such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. However, given the substantial out-of-pocket costs that can be associated with using biologic drugs, many patients will face impeded access until generic biologic drugs become available.
Health Action Now
HealthActionNow.org is an effort by AARP to urge Congress and the Obama Administration to work together to pass meaningful health reform - now!
With the rising cost of medical care taking a toll on millions of Americans already struggling in this economic crisis, the reality is that we cannot truly fix our economy until we fix health care. Click here to learn more about why we need Health Action Now.
Healthy Behavior and Public Health
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NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study on diet and lifestyle factors associated with cancer risk, grouped by type of cancer.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study on diet and lifestyle factors associated with cancer risk, grouped by type of cancer.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study related to the cancer risks associated with certain lifestyle factors.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study related to the cancer risks of particular foods in a diet.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study related to the association between cancer incidence and particular dietary nutrients.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study related to the health risks associated with diabetes, weight change, and obesity.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study: Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Factors on Cancer Incidence
Presents findings from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study related to the association between cancer incidence and particular dietary nutrients.
December 12, 2007
Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
Nutrition Labeling at Fast-Food and Other Chain Restaurants
The policy implications of nutritional labeling of restaurant food are discussed in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Brief by Sandra B. Eskin and Sharon Hermanson. (6 pages)
July 1, 2004
By: Sandra B. Eskin, AARP Strategic Activity on Financial Protection; Sharon Hermanson, AARP Public Policy Institute | Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
Dietary Supplements and Older Consumers
Findings from a recent survey about the use of dietary supplements by older consumers and their views on safety and labeling issues are discussed in this AARP Public Policy Institute Data Digest by Sandra B. Eskin. (8 pages)
December 1, 2001
By: Sandra B. Eskin, AARP Strategic Activity on Financial Protection | Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
Lifesaving Opportunities Missed: The Challenge of Vaccinating Older Americans for Pneumococcal Diseases and Influenza
Why are many at-risk older Americans still unprotected against flu and some pneumonias? In this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Brief, Kathleen Tschantz and Lisa Foley explore what can be done to overcome this prevention gap. (9 pages)
October 1, 2000
By: Kathleen Tschantz, AARP Public Policy Institute; Lisa Foley, AARP Public Policy Institute | Source: AARP Public Policy Institute
Solutions Forums
Saving Jobs in A Recession: How Work Sharing Can Help
Seventeen states have programs that use unemployment funds to keep workers on the job with reduced hours. Learn how federal and state policy can better promote these work-sharing programs--and how several European nations have implemented work-sharing.
The Auto IRA: Strategies for Successful Implementation
Experts from the US and abroad discussed how an Auto-IRA can improve retirement security; lessons from similar programs in New Zealand and the UK; and how the Auto-IRA can work well for workers, small business and the financial industry.
Protecting Your Home, Car and Investment Savings: How to Stop Financial Fraud
How fraud impacts financial security, especially for older Americans—and discussion of policy options for combating mortgage, auto sales and investment scams. Luncheon speaker SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro discussed the Commission’s priorities on financial fraud.
Getting it Right: Smart Housing and Transportation Planning for Livable Communities
This forum featured release of new research on preserving subsidized housing near transit and discussion of how to coordinate housing, transportation and land use policy to develop livable communities.
What Happened to My Social Security COLA?
Why no COLA is expected for 2010 and how this affects individuals and the states. Panelists include experts from the Social Security Administration, AARP, the National Governors Association and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
A New Look at Making Financial Decisions for Retirement
PPI released a series of new reports offering a fresh look at financial decisions related to retirement. Experts examined why many people make poor choices and explore how to improve the options available to retirees.
Fixing Chronic Care in America
National experts discussed problems facing millions of Americans with multiple chronic conditions, and explored potential solutions highlighted in a new PPI publication, Chronic Care: a Call to Action for Health Reform and in a new video Faces of Chronic Care.
AARP Public Policies
Learn about the policy development process at AARP. For a complete guide to AARP's positions on public issues, see The Policy Book, AARP Public Policies 2009-2010.
Center to Champion Nursing in America
The Center to Champion Nursing in America seeks to ensure Americans have the highly skilled nurses we need to provide affordable, quality health care. The Center serves as a consumer-driven, national force to increase the nation’s capacity to educate and retain nurses.
