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Protecting Older Investors: 2009 Free Lunch Seminar Report

Lona Choi-Allum, PhD, AARP Knowledge Management

In October 2008, in response to the growing number of free lunch seminars offering information about investment opportunities, AARP launched the Free Lunch Monitor Program to raise public awareness about the possible dangers of attending free financial seminars.  A national telephone survey was conducted among financial decision makers 55+ to examine the experiences of those who have attended a free lunch seminar.  In addition to the national survey, this report also contains data from the “What to Listen For at Free Lunch Seminars” checklists and free lunch seminar invitation samples.

Safe at Home? Developing Effective Criminal Background Checks and Other Screening Policies for Home Care Workers

Sara Galantowicz, Healthcare and Science business of Thomson Reuters; Suzanne Crisp, Boston College; Naomi Karp & Jean Accius, AARP Public Policy Institute

States increasingly require criminal background screening for home care workers who help millions of Americans with everyday activities.  However, the evidence base for adopting specific screening practices is often thin.  This paper assesses current laws and practices, highlights key policy considerations, and offers guidance on approaches that show promise.

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The Public Policy Institute informs and stimulates public debate on the issues we face as we age. The Institute promotes development of sound, creative policies to address our common need for economic security, health care, and quality of life.

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Surveys and Statistics houses national- and state-based research on the needs, concerns, and interests of AARP members and the 50+ population as a whole. The research records the attitudes of midlife and older adults on a wide range of issues, including Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs, taxation, and consumer protection; anticipates and tracks emerging social trends, such as changing midlife divorce rates, evolving racial attitudes, and boomers’ civic involvement; and explores the forces that impact older Americans’ lives, including advocacy, economic security, and health care reform.

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Planned Spending on 2009 Holiday Gifts Among the 45+ Population

Source: A Look at Holiday Spending, Oct 2009