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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 Calls on Congress to Include the Needs of Older Americans in Any Relief Measures
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment report for January 2010
February 5, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP and the NFL Players Association Team Up for National Volunteer Effort
AARP and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) today announced they will work together to encourage volunteerism, service, community involvement and giving back. As part of this new alliance, former and current NFL players will join AARP Create The Good to become service ambassadors in their local communities through a variety of activities in 2010
February 4, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on White House FY2011 Budget Proposal
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to the Administration’s FY2011 budget request
February 1, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP to Congress: Pass Health Care Reform this Year
Today, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand sent a letter on behalf of the Association’s approximately 40 million members to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, urging Congress to enact comprehensive health care reform legislation this year.
January 29, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP CEO Reacts to State of the Union Address
AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released the statement below following tonight’s State of the Union Address by President Obama
January 27, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP The Magazine Recognizes the Best Movies for the 50+ Audience with the 9th Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
There’s no doubt that 2009 was a year in which 50+ actors and film makers rocked Hollywood, providing film content that drove audiences and numbers at the box office. Now it’s awards season, and AARP The Magazine has once again picked the best films for the 50+ audience with its annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
January 27, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Applauds Senate Rejection of Fast-Track Commission that Threatened Social Security, Medicare Benefits for Millions of Americans
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today after a vote in the U.S. Senate on a proposed fast-track debt commission
January 26, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Ramps Up Grassroots, Advertising in Opposition to Fast Track Debt Commission
AARP this week launched its latest paid advertising and grassroots efforts to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits from a proposed fast-track debt commission that is expected to come up for a vote today in the U.S. Senate. The association is calling on the senate to reject a debt task force proposal by Senators Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg
January 26, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Pleased Administration Addresses Retirement Security in 2010
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today after the President Obama’s speech to the Middle Class Task Force
January 25, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Disappointed with Administration’s Support of Fast-Track Commission that Threatens Medicare, Social Security Benefits for Millions of Americans
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today after the President’s announcement of support for the Conrad-Gregg proposed fast-track debt commission
January 25, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
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