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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.
—AARP today announced Operation Energy Save, a new initiative to encourage friends, family and neighbors to conserve energy by making small changes around the house that are proven to reduce energy costs.
—The economic value of family caregiving in the U.S. reached $375 billion in 2007, according to a new report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute.
—A new report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute highlights the impact of low vaccination rates for influenza and pneumonia among older black and Hispanic populations.
—AARP CEO Bill Novelli sent a letter to Senate and House leaders today encouraging bipartisan efforts to pass a strong second economic stimulus package, urging them to act quickly to help bring financial relief to the millions of Americans who continue to struggle during this uncertain economic time.
—Members of Divided We Fail today released the following statement following Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ release of his blueprint addressing our nation’s health care crisis.
—AARP CEO Bill Novelli today released the following statement in response to the release today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus of his comprehensive health care reform plan.
—AARP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Kevin Donnellan issued the following statement addressing United States military veterans on this national day of recognition.
—Divided We Fail today announced a post-election advertising blitz of nearly one million dollars to encourage the president-elect and the new Congress to keep their campaign promises, break Washington’s gridlock and solve our health care and financial security crises.
—As the economy continues to weaken, and amid reports of the nation facing the highest jobless rate in 14 years, AARP today renewed its call for an immediate extension of unemployment benefits for jobless workers.
—AARP CEO Bill Novelli issued the following response to a letter from Senator Charles Grassley containing questions about the marketing and sales of several AARP-branded fixed benefit indemnity plans administered by UnitedHealthcare
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