AARP Effort to “Keep Medicare Fair” Moves to High Gear  / Research Report
May 2008— AARP’s latest television spot will appear beginning this week inside the Beltway on Face the Nation, Fox News Sunday, Meet the Press and This Week. It will also run during news and public affairs programming in local markets throughout the country. Print ads will run in several major market newspapers nationwide.

Bill Novelli to Remain CEO of AARP  / Research Report
May 2008— AARP announced today that Bill Novelli has accepted the offer from AARP’s Board of Directors to remain Chief Executive Officer until January 2010.

Judge Grants Class-Action Status in 3M Age Discrimination Lawsuit  / Legal Docket
May 2008— Judge Grants Class-Action Status In 3M Age Discrimination Lawsuit

State Handbook of Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Indicators 2008  / Research Report
April 2008— Up-to-date state-level data on population, poverty rates, per capita state personal income, state tax rates, property tax relief programs, and state and local government revenues and spending programs are provided in this seventh edition of AARP Public Policy Institute’s easy-to-use, biennial reference book by David Baer. (462 pages) (Publication ID: D19014)

Quick Health Facts 2008: A Compilation of Selected State Data  / Research Report
April 2008— This publication provides a snapshot of each state’s health care landscape by providing comparable state-level and national data for over 30 indicators. Data are presented for each state and the District of Columbia in regard to demographics, Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance coverage. Limited data are presented for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (68 pages) (Publication ID: D18971)

Long-Term Care in Connecticut: A Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
April 2008— AARP members in Connecticut want a long term care system that is affordable, easy to navigate, and provides services at home, according to this Fall 2007 survey. (19 pages)

AARP’s 8th Annual Day of Service Commemorates 50th Anniversary  / News Release
April 2008— In keeping with its long-standing commitment to volunteer service, AARP today announced that its 8th Annual Day of Service will take place on May 8, 2008 in communities throughout the country.

AARP Thanks House for Protecting People in Medicaid, Urges Senate to Follow  / News Release
April 2008— AARP thanked the cosponsors and supporters of the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, which is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives today

In Brief: Opportunities for Creating Livable Communities  / Research Report
April 2008— The most common barriers to creating livable communities are examined in this concise summary of an AARP Public Policy Institute report by Mia R. Oberlink of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York’s Center for Home Care Policy and Research. The report offers numerous examples of how communities around the country have realized increased housing and transportation choices for older adults and other community members, serving as an easy, non-technical introduction to how livable communities can be implemented through effective community planning. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB155)

Opportunities for Creating Livable Communities  / Research Report
April 2008— The most common barriers to creating livable communities are examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute report by Mia R. Oberlink of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York’s Center for Home Care Policy and Research. The report offers numerous examples of how communities around the country have realized increased housing and transportation choices for older adults and other community members, serving as an easy, non-technical introduction to how livable communities can be implemented through effective community planning. (35 pages) (Publication ID: 2008-02)

Divided We Fail Welcomes ‘Leaders’ Project’ to National Health Care Debate  / News Release
April 2008— The Divided We Fail initiative today welcomed the newly formed “Leaders’ Project” to the national health care debate.

AARP The Magazine’s National Spelling Bee To Take Place June 14th In Cheyenne, Wyoming  / News Release
April 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.

When it Comes to Financial Jargon, Americans are Befuddled  / Research Report
April 2008— Over Half Say Confusion, Misunderstanding Have Contributed to Investment Mistakes

AARP Services and Focalyst Release Third Quarterly Boomer Report: How Well Do You Know Boomers?  / News Release
April 2008— AARP Services and Focalyst exposed a number of common myths about the Baby Boomer generation in the third Quarterly Boomer Report released today. The report, “How Well Do You Know Boomers? Counting Down the Top 10 Boomer Myths,” identified and investigated the top myths associated with Boomers in order to separate fact from fiction.

AARP Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Health and Long-Term Care Workforce  / Research Report
April 2008— Long-Term Care Workforce Unprepared to Handle Aging Population, AARP-Funded Report Finds

AARP Comments on Senate Housing Bill Final Passage  / News Release
April 2008— AARP is disappointed the legislation failed to include needed provisions that would help prevent foreclosures. While we appreciate the inclusion of the reverse mortgage provisions of the FHA Modernization Act, we hope this bill is the down payment on a broader overall effort to protect millions of American families from the crashing housing market.

2007 Survey of WV Residents Age 50+ on Prescription Drug Affordability  / Research Report
April 2008— West Virginia residents age 50+ are concerned about the rising cost of prescription drugs, according to this recent AARP survey, with Boomers age 50-61 being significantly more concerned than others in the 50+ population. (15 pages)

The State of Health Care in Montana: A Survey of Self-Identified Registered Voters Age 18+  / Research Report
April 2008— Montana residents believe that the state’s health care system needs improvement, are concerned about future health care costs, and feel that access and affordability of health care should be top priorities for the governor and state legislature, according to a November-December 2007 telephone survey of registered voters age 18+.

Colorado Health Care: A Study of Voter Concerns and the Support for State Reform  / Research Report
April 2008— A majority of Colorado voters believe that all state residents should have access to affordable, quality health care and would support a sales tax increase on cigarettes and alcohol if the money were used to help ensure such access, according to this December 2007-January 2008 survey. (26 pages)

AARP.org Redesigned As The New Online Destination For Boomers  / News Release
April 2008— AARP, the world’s largest membership organization for the 50+ community, today announced the relaunch of its Web site, AARP.org. The new Web site targets boomers with social networking opportunities, expert content and entertainment tailored to their unique needs.

AARP Launches Effort to “Keep Medicare Fair”  / News Release
April 2008— With lawmakers returning to Washington, AARP announced the launch of a new effort to “Keep Medicare Fair” when Congress takes up legislation this spring. A new web site, KeepMedicareFair.org, and print advertising will kick off AARP’s work this week with more to come as Congress approaches its June 30 deadline for action.

Reform Options for Social Security  / Research Report
April 2008— The most prominent options for improving Social Security’s financial picture are described in this Insight on the Issues, by Alison Shelton of AARP’s Public Policy Institute. The pros and cons of 14 reform options are reviewed, along with estimates of the impact of each option on Social Security’s financial status. (9 pages) (Publication ID: I3)

In Brief: Boomers at the Bottom: How Will Low-Income Boomers Cope with Retirement?  / Research Report
March 2008— Wealth accumulation, poverty levels, net worth, and income replacement rates at age 67 for low-income boomers are projected and compared with those of low-income retirees from other birth cohorts in this brief synopsis of a report written for the AARP Public Policy Institute by Barbara A. Butrica, Eric J. Toder, and Desmond J. Toohey of The Urban Institute. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB158)

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States  / Research Report
March 2008— Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current population Surveys, this series of annual AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheets by Ke Bin Wu has been reporting the income, poverty and health Insurance status of Americans of all ages since 1995.

AARP Bulletin Survey on Plans to Spend Stimulus Package Rebates  / Research Report
March 2008— A minority of Americans intend to spend the entirety of their stimulus package tax rebates, according to this executive summary of an AARP Bulletin nationwide survey. However, a greater percentage of those ages 50 and older plan to spend their entire rebate than those ages 18-49. (8 pages)

AARP’S NEW BOOK CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS, ONLINE CHANNEL, AND PBS TV SPECIAL LAUNCH TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH INTEGRATED RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVING  / News Release
March 2008— Caring for Your Parents, The Complete Family Guide: Practical Advice You Can Trust from the Experts at AARP Hits Bookstores April 1, 2008

Boomers at the Bottom: How Will Low-Income Boomers Cope with Retirement?  / Research Report
March 2008— Wealth accumulation, poverty levels, net worth, and income replacement rates at age 67 for low-income boomers are projected and compared with those of low-income retirees from other birth cohorts in this AARP Public Policy Institute publication by Barbara A. Butrica, Eric J. Toder, and Desmond J. Toohey of The Urban Institute. (98 pages) (Publication ID: 2008-07)

What Do the New Auto Industry VEBAs Mean for Current and Future Retirees?  / Research Report
March 2008— As health care costs increase, new auto industry agreements have substantially changed the terms of the retiree health care deal for UAW retirees. Beginning in 2010, the three U.S. automakers will no longer provide health benefits to retirees but will contribute nearly $60 billion to so-called VEBAs. A new PPI "Insight on the Issues" report by Ellen O’Brien describes the VEBAs and what they mean for retirees. (17 pages) (Publication ID: I4)

Healthy @ Home  / Research Report
March 2008— Older adults and family caregivers are willing to use new technologies (such as telemedicine and telepharmacy) that can allow people to remain independent—and in their own homes—as they age. These December 2007 national surveys of adults age 65+ and caregivers age 45-75 conclude that both groups could benefit by knowing more about the range of technological innovations that are available today (and those that are on the horizon). (140 pages)