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Health Care Reform: Health Action Now
Join AARP in the fight for health care reform and have your voice heard.
Divided We Fail
The Divided We Fail effort advances the idea that partisan gridlock should not stand in the way of affordable health care and long-term financial security for all Americans.
The Quiet Crisis: The Rising Costs of Health Care
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I Can't Do This Anymore
When you're worn out, fed up, and angry enough to scream, let it out then get help, says AARP Caregiving Ambassador Gail Sheehy.
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Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide
Coauthors and AARP experts Hugh Delehanty and Elinor Ginzler guide readers along an innovative, resourceful path to caregiving—one that deepens the intergenerational bond, transforming an undeniable duty into a journey of spiritual growth and personal discovery.
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All visitors to AARP.org should seek expert medical care and consult their own physicians for any specific health issues. Read this disclaimer in its entirety.
Financial adviser Jonathan Pond advises first evaluating your health and finances. Here's what to look at, and how to plan accordingly.
The New, Male Face of Caregiving
Male caretakers face many similar challenges as their female counterparts, including depression, stress, exhaustion, and little personal time. However, experts say men's response differs.
Where Will You Be Cared For?
AARP report: Americans prefer in-home care, but Medicaid dollars go to nursing homes.
From the Online Community
Group: Memory Loss
Exchange advice on memory loss in friends and relatives.
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Group: Living Wills & Other Directives
Share tips on how to approach family members and learn what resources are available.
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The Price of Care
Trying to decide how to best care for your loved ones? Use this tool to calculate long-term care costs in your state.
Pursuing Peace of Mind
Boomers looking to care for their parents are learning hard lessons early: Long-term care is expensive—and only those who are virtually impoverished qualify for government aid.
Guided Care
In this AARP Radio piece, Dr. Chad Boult explains why one health professional should guide all aspects of care, uniting the patient, family, and doctors.
Nursing Homes, Undercover
We think nursing homes are just for older people, but that's not always true.
Palliative Care: The Comfort Connection
Dr. Diane Meier is quietly leading a revolution to treat patients and their families as living, feeling individuals. Why is that so shocking?
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Insurance & Plans: From Major Medical to Medicare Supplement, find the right health insurance plan for you.
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Create The Good
AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.
Benefits QuickLINK
Find out what public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.
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Reform Health Care
Millions of Americans are just one medical emergency away from financial ruin!
Vegas@50+
AARP presents Vegas@ 50+, our National Event, coming Oct. 22-24.
'Doughnut Hole' Help
Do you want to avoid the "Doughnut Hole"? Get help here.
Emergency Prepare
We'll show you easy ways to help neighbors get prepared for disasters.
Stonewall Riots
The gay-rights movement lit up one pivotal night; see the role Hispanics played.
Movies & Reviews
Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!
Need a Job?
You've come to the right place. Start your job search here on AARP.org.
Facebook Addict
They say you can't have too many friends. Who was he to prove them wrong?
Annual Reports
AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.
West Virginia
AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.
