ShAARP Session: Observations from AARP

Today, AARP announced its latest member discount - and this one is very cool, especially if you need a break from cooking...who isn't looking for a good deal on an evening out of the house these days?

AARP and Restaurant.com have teamed up to bring an exclusive discount to AARP members on the 25,000 daily gift certificate options offered on Restaurant.com - how cool is that?!

Check out the new AARP Restaurant Discount Center at www.aarp.org/restaurant for the lowdown. Once you get to Restaurant.com, you'll be able to search for particular restaurants, or within a certain state or zip code - then let the savings begin! The database has over 14,000 participating restaurants, offering discounted gift certificates. Check it out!

I've never heard that one before. But it may be a reality, according to new research just published in the American Journal of Medicine. The LA Times covers these new findings that the use of aspirin, acetaminophen and other analgesics can potentially double the risk of hearing loss:

Researchers reported recently in the American Journal of Medicine that use of acetaminophen more than twice a week by such men doubles the risk of hearing loss, use of ibuprofen and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the risk by nearly two-thirds, and regular use of aspirin increases it by about a third.

Studies in animals and anecdotal reports in humans have indicated that high doses of the analgesics could interfere with hearing, but there have been few studies looking at regular use and none studying acetaminophen (one brand name is Tylenol), according to the study authors.

It's a pretty big finding for fellas to know, especially those who might have other risks for hearing loss.

Remember when we told you about AARP's new "Your Life Calling" Ambassador, the one and only Jane Pauley? Well, now is your chance to chat with Pauley live!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9th, from noon until 1 p.m., Pauley will be chatting with folks about exploring what's next in life - as she says, "These are trying times - and by that I mean it's a great time to be trying new things."

Click here to join the chat on Tuesday or to sign up right now and AARP will send you a reminder.

And don't forget, Jane debuts her "Your Life Calling" segment on NBC's Today Show tomorrow in the 8-9 a.m. hour. See what she has to say on the show, grab a mid-morning walk, and then join her for a chat!

But you knew that.

The "Up" star talks to Bill Newcott about this quirky, charming, utterly beautiful film. (If you haven't seen the movie, seriously, watch it.)

Want to make a extra special breakfast this weekend? Here's how you can make good poached eggs -- the secret is vinegar!

No, that number isn't a typo. The AARP Public Policy Institute recently conducted analysis on the growing rate of unemployment for workers older than 55, and found that in the last 10 years, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed by a massive 331%.

The analysis came from data out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics from January 2000 to December 2009. Here are a few numbers from the data:

• The increase in unemployment for 65+ workers was 235%
• The number of unemployed workers aged 55+ increased from 490,000 to 2,114,000
• The number of unemployed workers age 65+ increased from 143,000 to 479,000

Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President made a statement:

"The last decade has spelled disaster for millions of older workers who have lost their jobs, seen their retirement savings diminish, and had their health care costs continue to skyrocket. The recession has only made this bad situation worse, as the statistics show clearly that older workers who lose their jobs stay unemployed longer than other groups."

Read more information about these alarming findings.