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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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AARP Praises House Passage of Health Care Reform Bill
AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement following tonight's passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) by the House of Representatives.
November 8, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Endorses Affordable Health Care for America Act
Today AARP announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). The Association’s support follows nearly two years of work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to craft a health care reform plan that meets the needs of AARP’s nearly 40 million members and all older Americans. Among those needs are reforms that strictly curb insurance companies’ discrimination against older Americans and Medicare improvements that strengthen benefits while protecting the program for future generations
November 5, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Applauds Congress for Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in support of House and Senate passage of legislation to extend unemployment insurance benefits to millions of Americans in light of the highest unemployment rate in recent history
November 5, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Applauds House for Moving Health Care Reform Forward
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued this statement following today’s introduction of the Affordable Health Care for America Act in the House of Representatives.
October 29, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
Money and Finances are Young Adults’ Biggest Concerns, AARP Report Reveals
AARP’s LifeTuner initiative released a survey today that demonstrates how financial concerns are pervasive in every aspect of young adults’ lives and suggests that a general reluctance to discuss money with friends and family could have a negative impact on their financial futures. The report, entitled “Personal Finances: The Final Frontier of Social Media,” is based on a national survey of 1002 young adults (aged 18-34). Specifically, the report revealed:
October 27, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
El dinero y las finanzas son las principales preocupaciones de los adultos jóvenes, revela un informe de AARP
La iniciativa LifeTuner, de AARP, dio a conocer hoy un informe que muestra cómo las preocupaciones financieras están presentes en todos los aspectos de la vida de los adultos jóvenes, y sugiere que una resistencia generalizada a conversar sobre cuestiones de dinero con amigos y parientes podría tener un impacto negativo en el futuro financiero de los adultos jóvenes. El informe, titulado “Personal Finances: The Final Frontier of Social Media” (Finanzas personales: La frontera final de los medios sociales), se basa en una encuesta nacional realizada a 1002 adultos jóvenes (de entre 18 y 34 años). Específicamente, el informe reveló lo siguiente:
October 27, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
Legendary TV Producer Norman Lear Receives AARP’S Highest Honor
AARP presented its annual Andrus Award for service to acclaimed television pioneer Norman Lear at a celebration tonight, part of Vegas@50+, AARP’s annual national event and expo. Lear, creator of shows including “All in the Family,” “Sanford & Son,” “Maude,” and “Good Times,” was honored for his influential achievements in socially transformative television, filmmaking, philanthropy and social activism.
October 27, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Supports House Measure to Close Doughnut Hole
This morning, AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond announced the Association’s support of a House provision to close the Medicare prescription drug “doughnut hole”—a dangerous gap in coverage for older Americans. A statement from LeaMond follows.
October 23, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Disappointed by Senate’s Vote to Block Protection of Access to Medicare Doctors
AARP today criticized the Senate’s vote to block the Medicare Physician Fairness Act (S. 1776)—a bill that would have preserved access to doctors for people in Medicare. A statement from AARP Senior Vice President David Sloane follows.
October 21, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
Relationship Guru Dr. Pepper Schwartz Joins AARP as New Love & Relationships Expert
AARP, the world’s largest organization for people 50+, today announced that one of the industry’s leading relationship experts, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, will be the organization’s new Love & Relationships expert. In her new role, Dr. Schwartz will guide AARP’s members through the emotional, physical and practical sides of love, dating and sexuality as you age. She will also author “The Naked Truth,” a new weekly online column (www.aarp.org/nakedtruth) covering various topics related to love, sexuality and relationships.
October 20, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
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