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Nancy A. LeaMond

Nancy LeaMond is the chief advocacy and engagement officer for AARP, widely seen as one of the most powerful advocacy organizations. Leading its government affairs and legislative campaigns, she has the responsibility of driving the organization’s social mission on behalf of Americans 50-plus and their families. She also manages public education, volunteerism, multicultural outreach and engagement, and she directs major AARP initiatives that include supporting family caregivers through advocacy, education and innovative programs, and expanding AARP’s local footprint in communities across the country.
The 2024 presidential nominating contests officially kicked off this week with Monday’s Iowa caucuses. Close to 110,000 Iowans gathered in school gyms and auditoriums, community centers, and libraries to hear speeches from each candidates’ supporters and then cast their ballots. Former President…
Every day, millions of Americans are feeling the weight of inflation. The cost of necessities such as food, housing, healthcare, and transportation are all on the rise, and people’s dollars just aren’t keeping up with the cost of living. In fact, recent AARP research finds that 41% of adults aged…
The 2024 election season is right around the corner. And while there are many pressing issues weighing on all of our minds right now, affordable, accessible, quality health care tops the list for many – especially for older Americans.
After years of AARP advocacy, health policymakers are finally starting to acknowledge the importance of the nation's 48 million unpaid family caregivers.
An intergenerational art project promotes safe streets in Tallahassee, Florida. A fleet of three-wheel bikes helps older adults to get around in Washington, Indiana. A bus is converted into a wheelchair-accessible greenhouse, adding a touch of beauty in Laramie, Wyoming.
AARP helped pass laws in states around the country to support America's family caregivers, and we're fighting for more.
It’s not every day that members of Congress spotlight the unmet needs of family caregivers. When they do, they deserve credit, which is why we wish to thank the ACT Caucus, a bipartisan group of Senate and House lawmakers that is doing just that.
As lawmaker consider Social Security's finances, it is crucial that they recognize the program's impact on women's lives.
Once again, the Earned Income Tax Credit is out of reach for the oldest low-income workers without dependent children. We think that's a mistake.
AARP is pushing lawmakers for more support for caregivers, but we also want caregivers to know how to empower themselves.
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