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Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
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AARP State Office-Serving Nevadans statwide through information, advocacy, and community service.
AARP State Office-Serving Nevadans statwide through information, advocacy, and community service.
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"What we do we do for all." Ethel Percy Andrus, Founder
"What we do we do for all." Ethel Percy Andrus, Founder
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Selling Off Tobacco Settlement Money Short-sighted
Loss would impact up to $1 million in Federal matching funds
(Las Vegas, Nev) Selling or “Securitizing” the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, an estimated $1.2 billion dollars the state is to receive over the next 17 years, has been proposed as a way to dig out of the financial hole the state finds itself in. We would get $600 - $700 million in cash now, less than half the full settlement. We would also forego federal matching dollars in excess of $1 million per year and any interest that might accrue on unused funds.
The tobacco settlement money provides services for Nevada’s most vulnerable populations—prescription drug coverage of the Nevada’s senior and disabled populations, family caregiver support programs, Alzheimer’s respite care, and home and community based service grants are just a few of the programs supported.
“When you find your self in a hole you need to stop digging,” said Barry Gold, Director of Government Relations for AARP’s Nevada State Office. “Selling the Tobacco MSA will devastate the senior services across the state and create a bottomless hole for senior services so deep we will never get out of it.”
Services provided by the tobacco funds include Senior Rx and Disability Rx –which offers assistance paying for medicines of over 6,950 disabled and low income seniors across the state are invaluable to those who are living at the margin. Without this assistance frail elderly and the disabled would be forced to pay much more in out-of-pocket expenses. Many simply would not be able to afford the medicine they need.
Tens of thousands of Nevadans are living at home with the help of services provided by local agencies due to the Independent Living Grants program funded by the Tobacco settlement. These services are designed to keep people living in their communities as independently as possible and to prevent the need to move into institutions. Staying in your community is where people want to be – and costs the state and taxpayers much less than living in an institution.
Added: July 7, 2008
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NEVADA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND AARP CRITICIZE SENATOR ENSIGN FOR BLOCKING BILL
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO DOCTORS AND IMPROVE MEDICARE
Asking for Nevdans to Call on Senator Ensign to Reconsider and Support Bill that Stops Cuts to Doctors and Keeps Medicare Fair
[Las Vegas, Nev] -- Gridlock has paralyzed the U.S. Senate, derailing a critical bipartisan bill that would have stopped a 10 percent cut to doctors who treat Medicare patients, kept Medicare premiums fair, and made significant improvements to a program that 44 million Americans depend on.
Last week, Senator Ensign joined a minority of Senators in voting to block legislation that would have helped people on Medicare maintain access to their doctors, keep premiums fair and improve benefits for the most vulnerable while boosting health care quality through national e-prescribing. The Senate vote on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331), which passed by a bipartisan landslide in the House of Representatives, was purposely scheduled for June 26 so it would become law before the cuts to doctor payments were to go into effect on July 1.
"We are deeply troubled that Senator Ensign voted to block a bill with bipartisan support that would have preserved patients’ access to their doctors and improved Medicare for the 44 million Americans who depend on it,” said AARP State Director Carla Sloan. “For the sake of older Americans, people with disabilities and military families, we urge Senator Ensign to listen to his constituents and reconsider his vote when the bill comes up again after the congressional recess.”
In addition to preventing a 10 percent cut to payments to doctors, the Medicare bill would have: helped keep premiums fair; strengthened protections for lower income beneficiaries; improved Medicare’s coverage of preventive services, and made Medicare more efficient through electronic prescribing. The Senate is currently scheduled to reconsider H.R. 6331 immediately following the July 4th recess.
“Because of Senator Ensign’s vote, the Senate went home for July 4 recess leaving care for our nation’s seniors, disabled individuals, and military families hanging in the balance,” said Larry Mattheis, executive director for the Nevada State Medical Association. “We call on Senator Ensign to reconsider his vote and return to Washington to do what’s right – vote to ensure patient access to care and improve health security for 44 million Americans.”
Throughout the debate on Medicare legislation, AARP and Nevada State Medical Association have engaged their members in the fight to keep Medicare fair and protect access to doctors. Hundreds of thousands of AARP supporters, including nearly 7,800 people in Nevada, called and emailed Congress, signed petitions, wrote letters to their local papers, and participated in Keep Medicare Fair events around the country over the last several weeks. In addition, more than 41,000 patients and physicians called Congress in June through the AMA grassroots hotline, and the AMA is airing new radio and television ads that urge opponents of H.R. 6331 to put patients’ access to care before insurance profits by voting for the bill as soon as they return to Washington from their holiday recess.
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Added: July 7, 2008
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Save Services for Seniors!
Nevada’s Special Legislative Session may slash senior services across the state and force people into nursing homes if they cannot get help to stay in their homes. We all know “there's no place like home.”
There is a proposal to sell the Tobacco Settlement. The Tobacco Settlement funds the backbone of services for older adults across Nevada. If they are sold help cover the deficit, Nevada could lose over a MILLION DOLLARS a year in Federal funds and services that help seniors stay in their homes will be cut.
You Can Help
Tell Governor Gibbons and your Legislators NOT to sell the Tobacco Funds. Call immediately – the Special Session begins Friday June 27. Selling our Tobacco Funds is a BAD IDEA.
Phone:
1-800-992-0973 can connect you to Governor Gibbons and to your State Legislators.
Email:
Legislators: www.leg.state.nv.us
Tell Governor Gibbons, your State Senator, and your Assemblyman NOT to sell the Tobacco Funds. SAVE SENIOR SERVICES because “there's no place like home.”
Added: June 26, 2008
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AARP Donates More Than $1 Million to Public Schools
In Nevada, Clark High School’s Challenge Program Receives a $10,000 Award
(Las Vegas, NV) In celebration of AARP’s 50th Anniversary and to recognize the outstanding educational achievements in public high schools throughout the nation, AARP today announced the winner of Nevada’s Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Award.
Clark High School’s Challenge Program, an inner-city, teacher-led program providing students in average-level classes with a community of support for honors-level courses, has won the Legacy Award and received $10,000 for their innovative approach to learning. The program has been in place for four years. Of the 22 students who started the Challenge program as freshmen, 100 percent graduated and 90 percent are attending post-secondary education after graduating last year. This year’s starting class boasts more than 150 students.
“The Challenge Program gave me the tools and support I needed to overcome language barriers and make the difficult decision to retake classes I had already taken in the Philippines,” said Ryan Ordinario. “CCSD wouldn’t accept all of the high school credits from my former school, so I was forced to retake a number of classes. The Challenge Program really helped me get through what could have been a very difficult time.”
Public high schools in cities designated as focal points of AARP’s 50th anniversary celebrations were eligible to compete for the $100,000 awards. In addition, public high schools in all U.S. states and territories were eligible to compete for $10,000 awards honoring innovative programs. In total, AARP received nearly 1,000 applications from public schools throughout the nation and granted an Innovation Award to one public high school in every US state including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
AARP has donated more than $1 million to support educational programs across the country which have demonstrated a commitment to connect generations and foster greater civic engagement among students and their communities.
AARP was founded 50 years ago by Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired teacher and principal from California. “Dr. Andrus was a champion for all generations who believed, as we do today, that the generations are connected by a strong commitment to values, community and service,” said AARP CEO Bill Novelli. “These awards not only pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Andrus, but also underscore our continued intergenerational commitment to recognize and encourage educational achievements in communities throughout the nation. Congratulations to all of the winning schools.”
Additional information about AARP’s 50th Anniversary is available at www.AARP.org and on http://www.aarp.org/aarp/50thAnniversary/.
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP’s 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Added: May 2, 2008
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Washoe County Senior Services
Senior Law Project
Presents as part of our celebration of
Older Americans Month
A Seminar on Foreclosure Prevention
with
Guest Speaker
Catherine Cortez Masto
Nevada Attorney General
Introduction by Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung
Come join us on May 9th, 2008
9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Reno Senior Center
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will lead a two-hour program discussing foreclosure prevention. Other presenters including housing counselors and lenders, will describe the ABC’s of the foreclosure process and explore strategies to resolve what may appear to be impossible circumstances. Evolving standards for loan modifications and the rights of renters in foreclosed property will also be discussed.
Additional Guest Speakers:
Jill Perry - Consumer Credit Affiliates
Sheila Walthers - Mortgage Lending Division
Nancy Hamilton- Wells Fargo Mortgage
And others
For additional information contact 328-2592
Added: May 2, 2008
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AARP 50th Anniversary Celebration
and
Day of Service Event
Thursday
May 8, 2008
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Reno Senior Center
1155 E. 9th Street
Join us for AARP Day at the Reno Senior Center, Thursday, May 8, which is AARP’s annual Day of Service and part of AARP’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
There will be an exhibitors’ fair, a series of presentations on becoming
involved in representative government, a luncheon, and an opportunity to learn from a local pharmacist about managing your prescription medications.
Since AARP turns 50 this year, we’re celebrating as we reflect on our 50 years of service to all Americans while looking forward to the next 50 years. So . . . of course, cake will be provided.
Day’s Activities
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Exhibitors’ Fair & Ongoing Presentations
9:30–10:30 a.m.
AAUW & AARP Presentations on Citizen Activism and
How to Get Involved
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Issues That Matter—Presentation by AARP with
community legislators
11:30 a.m.
Divided We Fail Luncheon Presentation (lunch is available at a nominal cost-be sure you make reservations . . . see below)
1:00 p.m.
Conversation with Your Local Pharmacist
RSVP for the luncheon only by calling toll free
1-877-926-8300. There’s no need to RSVP for the rest of the
event activities.
Questions about the event? Call the AARP
Nevada state office at 1-866-389-5652
Added: April 25, 2008
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2008- Start! Las Vegas Heart Walk- presented by the Valley Health System
WHAT: More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the 2008 Heart Walk, a fundraising event for the American Heart Association. Teams of families and companies in Las Vegas will collect donations and participate in the 5K walk. A significant portion of the proceeds will fund biomedical research and education programs, and further the outreach efforts of the American Heart Association in Nevada. There is no registration fee to participate in the event, though participants are encouraged to raise at least $100. Walkers who raise more than $100 are eligible to receive a complimentary Heart Walk t-shirt and other prizes.
WHERE: Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community
Exploration Park – Blue Diamond & Buffalo
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m., warm up will begin at 8:45 a.m.
The Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Food, entertainment, Kids Zone, and fun fair will take place
throughout the Walk. There will also be numerous Educational Pavilions relating to the
Healthier Generation (Children’s Heart Information), Heart Disease, Stroke, Go Red for
Women, and Survivors.
WHY: Heart disease remains Nevada’s #1 killer, out of every 3 deaths in Nevada, 1 is
attributable to heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease & stroke are, respectively,
the number one and number three causes of death in the United States, claiming more
than 1 million lives each year, which is 1 death every 33 seconds. Out of every 2.5
deaths, 1 is attributable to heart disease and stroke. Many of these deaths are preventable
through simple lifestyle changes such as dietary adjustments, smoking cessation and
regular exercise, combined with healthy monitoring by a physician.
HOW: Numerous sponsorship opportunities exist for community organizations. Registration is free for families and companies that are forming walk teams. For more information or to obtain a registration form please call (702) 367-1366 or visit www.lasvegasheartwalk.org
CONTACT: Lynleigh Johns
Director of Business Development- Heart Walk
Lynleigh.Johns@Heart.org
American Heart Association
(702) 367-1366
Added: April 23, 2008
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 23, 2008
Contact:
Deborah Moore
702-938-3237 desk/702-496-8135 mobile
AARP Thanks Shelley Berkley for Supporting Bill to Protect People In Medicaid
Association urges Senators Reid and Ensign to quickly pass companion bill
and send measure to President
April 23, 2008—AARP thanks the supporters and cosponsors of the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, which passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill prevents massive increases in costs for people in Medicaid by stopping harmful cuts proposed by the administration.
“Today’s vote is a victory for all Nevadans who rely on Medicaid as the safety net of our health care system,” said Nevada State Director Carla Sloan. “With 47 million Americans already uninsured, our country and our state cannot afford to make it any harder for our most vulnerable to pay for their health care.”
AARP thanks Shelley Berkley, the member of the Nevada’s delegation who cosponsored the bill and provided critical support in gaining unanimous passage of this legislation first in the Energy & Commerce committee and today in the full House.
In Nevada, state Medicaid director Chuck Duarte said that the proposed rules would cost the state more than $62 million.
While AARP supports smart policies to stop fraud, waste and abuse in Medicaid, the cuts proposed by the administration threaten the integrity of the program and shift unreasonable costs to the people in Medicaid and the states.
“We’re proud that U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley recognized the harm the administration’s proposals would have done to people in Nevada’s Medicaid program, and we thank her for acting swiftly and with such wide, bipartisan support to stop these cuts,” said Sloan. “We now urge Senator Ensign, and of course Senator Reid, to vote to protect Medicaid as the Senate considers this measure.”
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP’s 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Added: April 23, 2008
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UNLV College of Fine Arts Gerontology Program
in recognition of Older Americans Month (2008)
presentsENCORE!
Showcasing performances by older adults from UNLV Senior Theatre, UNLV Senior Dance, and UNLV New Horizons Band.
Free
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Paul Harris Theatre
Free
For more information call 895-1079
Added: April 21, 2008
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AARP THE MAGAZINE’S NATIONAL SPELLING BEE
TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 14TH IN CHEYENNE, WYOMING
Event Draws Contestants Age 50+ from Across the U.S.
***Call for Entries Open Until June 7th.***
Learn more and register at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee
WASHINGTON (April 17, 2008) – AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with more than 33 million readers, today announced it would sponsor the 13th annual National Spelling Bee on June 14, 2008 at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Up to 250 competitors age 50+ will have the chance to compete against spellers from across the country in this full-day event.
”The popularity of this event has continued to grow with our members and we are thrilled to be able to welcome more spellers than ever before to this year’s competition,” said Steve Slon, editor of AARP The Magazine.
In the AARP The Magazine-sponsored bee for students, the 50+ aged spellers are allowed to miss three words before being knocked out of the competition. The day begins with a written competition in the morning, narrowing the field to the top 15 who go on to compete in the oral spelling rounds. Contestants of AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee pay their own way to participate and are competing for more than $1,000 in prizes. Additionally, the winner will be flown to New York City to appear on national television.
AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee, formerly the AARP National Senior Spelling Bee, was founded in 1996 by a group of Cheyenne AARP members who wanted to challenge the 50+ community to keep their minds sharp as they age. Over the years, it has grown into a highly competitive and challenging event attracting adult spellers from all over the country and Canada. It is open to anyone age 50 or older, except previous winners, and is supported by NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community and the Staying Sharp program.
“It’s always an exciting event with an impressive display of knowledge and skill. The competition is fierce, but fun too,” said AARP Wyoming Director Rita Inoway. “It’s great to see so many people challenging their mental fitness, and we look forward to welcoming more spellers than ever before June 14 to the AARP Magazine National Spelling Bee in Cheyenne.”
HOW TO ENTER
Those interested in entering the 2008 competition can do so via http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee. There is a $25 entry fee for participants and spellers must be at least 50 years old by June 14, 2008. Study tips are also available online. The event is open to the public and anyone interested in watching and cheering on the spellers is welcome to attend.
Additional information about AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee, including the 2007 results and video coverage, is available online at http://www.aarp.org/SpellingBee.
About AARP The Magazine
With more than 33 million readers nationwide, AARP The Magazine (www.aarpmagazine.org) is the world's largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. Reaching over 22.5 million households, AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through in-depth celebrity interviews, health and fitness features, consumer interest information and tips, book and movie reviews and financial guidance. Published bimonthly in print and continually online, AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is the flagship title of AARP Publications.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 33 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 39 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Added: April 18, 2008
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