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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.
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.
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.
Today, AARP Board chair Bonnie M. Cramer, M.S.W., joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress to continue the call for health care reform
March 16, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
In an effort to step up its drive to assist workers 50+ struggling during this time of high unemployment around the country, AARP is sponsoring multiple career fairs specifically designed to help mature job seekers in 2010. AARP will sponsor 48 career fairs in 19 states—including a special event in Atlanta on March 22—which have high unemployment rates of 10 percent or more for older workers.
March 16, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
In response to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd’s unveiling of the anticipated financial regulatory reform bill, Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President, released the following statement
March 15, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today, commending the Senate for passing legislation that would extend critical benefits to help millions of Americans who are struggling with unemployment and a lack of health insurance. The legislation also protects access to physicians for people in Medicare by ensuring doctors will not face a 21 percent cut in reimbursement for at least seven months. However, AARP is disappointed that while a majority of Senators voted to provide relief, no single amendment was approved that would have provided $250 in economic relief for millions of older Americans, veterans and persons with disabilities
March 11, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP and Radio One, the nation’s largest radio broadcasting company that targets primarily African American and urban listeners, today launched a collaboration to highlight everyday acts of good through “Create The Good News” segments
March 10, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP and Restaurant.com today announced a new relationship that will make an exclusive discount available to AARP members on the 25,000 daily gift certificate options offered on Restaurant.com. The new AARP Restaurant Discount Center powered by Restaurant.com is available by visiting (www.aarp.org/restaurant). The site allows AARP members to search a database of more than 14,000 participating restaurants at which they can receive savings and enjoy memorable meals
March 9, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to Senator Dodd's floor statement today on the ongoing financial regulatory reform:
March 5, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released this statement following the Senate’s vote on two amendments, sponsored by Senators Sanders and Burr, to provide $250 in economic relief for millions of older Americans, veterans and persons with disabilities who continue to struggle through these difficult economic times
March 4, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP, the world’s largest membership organization, today announced that Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Pauley is joining AARP as its new “Ambassador of Your Life Calling.” One of the most respected figures in broadcast journalism, Pauley will focus on helping millions of Americans age 50+ remain productive, creative, and fulfilled as they move through new transitions and new life stages, providing tips, her personal point of view and real-life examples of people who have reinvented the way they work and/or live
March 4, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
Older workers endured a staggering 331% increase in unemployment over the last 10 years, a new analysis conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute shows. This dramatic rise in older unemployed workers has resulted in declining financial and retirement security for millions of Americans who have little time to make up the losses.
March 4, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
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