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Molina Family Latino Gallery that will be in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History starting in 2022.

Supporters Push for a Latin American National Museum

House approval in July is first time a bill for a separate building has received a vote

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Feds Require COVID-19 Testing for All Nursing Home Staff

Homes with cases also must offer tests to residents

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Need Help? Discover AARP Community Connections

Website links volunteers with those in need

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How to Find the Jobs No One Else Knows About Yet

Here are ways to get ahead of the competition even as the unemployment rate remains high

As States Start to Reopen, At-Risk Adults Told to Stay Home

Reduced restrictions aren't meant for everybody because vaccines, treatment remain unavailable

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10 Things to Know About Federal Small Business Aid

Paycheck Protection Program can help. Plus what to do if you haven't heard from your bank

Retirement Planning

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Study Finds Minorities Are Less Prepared for Retirement

While a majority think they have enough time to save, data show contrary trends

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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

4 factors help determine the answer to the question every retiree asks

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5 Secrets to a Happy Retirement

Thinking about retiring? The keys to contentment are at your fingertips

Coronavirus Pandemic

A man handing donated food to a woman to help people in the Hispanic community with coronavirus. Both are wearing face masks.

Coronavirus Hot Spots Hit Hispanics Hard

South and West now in the spotlight

People suffering from food insecurities line up to receive food donations along Northern Boulevard in the Queens neighborhood of New York, NY, May 20, 2020. Organized by food manufacter Goya and Mecenas (Mexican Cultural Expressions National Society), app

Per Capita, More Hispanics Have Died

Studies show heavy toll on minorities

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Pandemic Hurts Older Hispanics in the Wallet

Many face problems paying bills

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CDC Expands Risk List for Severe COVID

Agency removes age 65 lower limit

Male Covid patient at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, TX

Older Minorities More Likely Hospitalized

Medicare data shows racial disparities

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Severe Cases More Likely in Some States

Age of residents, health are big factors

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Gaps in Health Care Amplify the Dangers

Why some communities suffer more

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When Will We Have a Coronavirus Vaccine?

Researchers race to find answers

Veterans

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2 Latina Veterans Reflect on the Lessons They've Learned

Inspiring stories of good and bad times, sacrifice and public service in the armed forces

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The Gomez Family Discuss Pride, Race in the Military

Military service runs deep and spans multiple generations for this family

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Military Members Lost Millions to Fraud, Identity Theft in 2019

Losses surpassed $338 million in five years according to data from the Federal Trade Commission

Connect With Us

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#DisruptAging

Join us in a new conversation about how we want to live as we age

Diversions

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Chill Out at Home With Top Spas' Summer Recipes

Pleasing plates make a perfect warm-weather meal or pick your favorite for an á la carte treat

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Mother-Daughter Relations Are Thriving During Pandemic

Quarantine activities spur deeper conversations and the long-term effects are all good

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A Cut Flower Garden Delivers Bouquets to Your Home

Easy-to-grow blooms can decorate any space, brighten up your friends' days

Video Spotlight

Work Out in 10 Minutes: Learn a Zumba-Inspired Routine

Our series with Lorraine Ladish will get you moving

Latino family caregivers discuss their challenges

'You Start Doing It Without Getting Any Training’

AARP film chronicles Latino family caregivers

Work Out in 10 Minutes: Time for Some Low-Impact Cardio

Our series with Jorge Cruise will get you moving

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