March, 2011Archive

AARP Responds to Congressional Report

Posted on 03/31/2011 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

PoliticsIn reaction to a report released by a few members of Congress, AARP President Lee Hammond released the following video and statement: Check out the video here. “Today, a few Members of Congress issued a report following their months-long and extensive review of AARP’s finances. AARP fully rejects the conclusions of the report. “Most of the questions raised by the report have already have been asked and answered by previous Congresses. Because we respect the role of Congress in these …

Career Bootcamp: Should I Twitter?!

Posted on 03/31/2011 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

WorkIf there’s one topic that’s sensitive for everyone, it’s job-hunting. Take a recession, add a dash of social media (have you put your resume on LinkedIn yet?!?), and add in a lot of change in the workplace, and you have one very difficult proposition. We hosted a webinar yesterday with some good tips for you job-hunters out there – you can download the slides here, and an audio version of the webinar is saved here. Should you use social media …

The Takeaway: How Much Is Life Worth?

Posted on 03/31/2011 by Tina Johnson-Marcel | The Takeaway | Comments

News Roundups | Personal HealthImagine you were suffering from a terminal illness and a treatment could boost your immune system to help fight the disease. The drug would not be a cure, may extend your life by about 4 months and costs $93,000 per patient. Would you take it?

Be Inspired: We Have A Winner!

Posted on 03/29/2011 by John Briley | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringTales of volunteering always inspire – people giving of themselves to benefit others and asking nothing in return – and all volunteers deserve recognition for their service. But people who make giving back a central focus of their lives deserve special celebration. That’s why AARP Create The Good, in partnership with AARP Visa Card from Chase, is honored to announce that T.R. Ellis is the winner of Create The Good’s “Be Inspired” contest for his story on how he and …

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Posted on 03/29/2011 by Jen Martin | volunteer | Comments

Volunteering | Your LifeAaron Knight of AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly shares a special guest post today. LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C.’s most vulnerable seniors by providing free legal and social work services to those in need. When I was growing up, each night my mom would come into my room, tuck me into bed, give me a kiss, and before switching off the lights say, “Good night, Sleep tight, Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite.” Back then …

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I’m Sorry … Let’s Race

Posted on 03/29/2011 by Patti Shea | Home & Family | Comments

VolunteeringDear Mom & Dad: As your youngest child, you know that I’m not used to apologizing. I think it’s in the genes of each baby of the family. But I digress …