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Sep '09 24

Correy Robertson | 2:12 PM | 5 Comments


Hot on the AARP News radar this morning is a front page article in the New York Times that takes a look at the effect the bill taken up this week by the Senate Finance Committee would have on seniors receiving health benefits through Medicare.


The debate is heated, and AARP had a voice in the article: David Certner, legislative counsel is quoted, saying "It's unfair to single out seniors to pay more for their health benefits when other high-income people are not being asked to pay more."


On the other end of the news spectrum, AARP The Magazine is getting a lot of attention for its cover stories in recent issues. On Bruce Springsteen's 60th birthday, the New York Times' "Well" blog posted "The Boss Turns 60," and talked about how fans of the rock legend never thought they'd see the day Springsteen was on the cover of AARP's magazine. But, as Nancy Graham says, "...he really personifies our message at AARP that attitude matters more than age."


An atypical place AARP news is showing up? PerezHilton.com. The ubiquitous celebrity gossip blogger featured the magazine's November/December issue cover with Natalie Cole. The story includes excerpts from ATM's article and calls Cole "a true inspiration." Fun fact: 93% of PerezHilton.com readers are under the age of 45 - with 70% between 21-34. We're really extending our reach!

May '09 28

David Goldstein | 10:11 AM | 0 Comments

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As you can see, director Ron Howard graces the most recent cover of AARP The Magazine. Howard offers up a mix of insight into his life along with his aspirations for the future in his interview. The director talks about some of his best known works, his family life, what he's really like and much more. Also, Howard mentions that he'd like to direct films "'til he drops." It's great to see someone who is so passionate about his work.

May '09 1

Alejandra Owens | 3:28 PM | 2 Comments

AARP The Magazine won a prestigious National Magazine Award for the Interactive Feature Category for the feature "1968: The Year that Rocked Our World." The folks over the magazine deserve a big huzzah for this accomplishment. The awards are a very big deal in the industry--sort of like the Oscars for the glossy-page set. Great work, guys!

Apr '09 29

Alejandra Owens | 3:57 PM | 0 Comments

No one wants to experience a major life crisis such as job loss, divorce, death of a spouse or serious illness or disability, but the reality is that most of us will. According to a recent survey by AARP Financial, nearly 60% of Americans age 40 to 79 already have-- and in vast majority of cases, the event had a significant impact on their finances.

And no wonder. Life crises stir up emotions and can leave many of us feeling vulnerable, distracted and confused. Financial decisions are tough enough. Add a whirlwind of emotions and additional caretaking responsibilities and it's potentially overwhelming.

What if you suddenly had a life crisis? Would you survive financially? Would you know what to do? For tips on where to turn for financial guidance during a life crisis, visit this article from AARP The Magazine.

Mar '09 27

David Goldstein | 10:12 AM | 1 Comments

When you have a serious medical issue, you only want to see the best doctor for your problem, right? Well with so many hospitals with different specialties, how are you supposed to know where to go? AARP is looking out for you, and AARP The Magazine has put together an interactive map that can help you find the right hospital for your situation. If you need medical care, take the guesswork out of finding a hospital and make sure you have a good match.

Mar '09 23

Alejandra Owens | 3:48 PM | 1 Comments

Our friends at AARP The Magazine deserve a hearty congratulations of being nominated as a finalist in the Interactive Features category of the National Magazine Awards. Specifically, AARP The Magazine's multimedia special "1968: The Year that Rocked the World" earned them this prestigious distinction. These awards are a very big deal in the industry, sort of like the Oscars for the glossy-page-flipping set. Great job, guys and thanks for all the great information!

Feb '09 23

Alejandra Owens | 10:29 AM | 2 Comments

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I love this. Abigail Thomas has a thoughtful piece in AARP The Magazine on writing a memoir, saying, "To write a memoir, cultivate the habit of listening to yourself." Not only does she talk about her own personal journey towards and through memoir-writing, but gives us inspirational advice on how to tune into our inner writer, step by step. One snippet I like:

Writing is the way I ground myself, what keeps me sane. Writing is the way I try to make sense of my life, try to find meaning in accident, reasons why what happens happens--even though I know that why is a distraction, and meaning you have to cobble together yourself.

Sometimes just holding a pen in my hand and writing milk butter eggs sugar calms me. Truth is what I'm ultimately after--truth or clarity. I think truth's what we're all after, although I'd never have said such a thing when I was young. Writing memoir is a way to figure out who you used to be and how you got to be who you are.

She reminds us that a memoir isn't a journal of who you are, but how you got to where and who you are; in other words - the story behind it. After all, everyone has a story to tell.

Jul '08 24

David Goldstein | 9:17 AM | 0 Comments

AARP The Magazine has published a list of America's ten healthiest cities to live and retire in. Topping the list? Ann Arbor Michigan. While many people tend to think of warm locales as the best places to retire in, cooler cities did very well on the list. Why? It's not all about the weather. Cities like Ann Arbor have a great health care infrastructure, many parks, year long activities, and clean air and water. The whole list is below:

1. Ann Arbor, Mich.

2. Honolulu

3. Madison, Wisc.

4. Santa Fe, N.M.

5. Fargo, N.D.

6. Boulder, Colo.

7. Charlottesville, Va.

8. Minneapolis-St. Paul

9. San Francisco Bay area

10. Naples-Marco Island, Fla.