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It looks like some of the fear and skepticism are starting to fade as older Americans learn more about the benefits of health care reform. You've read it here before: reform can mean lower drug prices, better coverage and the end of discrimination by health insurance companies. Now a new Associated…
There is a really disturbing article by the Chicago Tribune about how Illinois has relied heavily on nursing homes to house mentally ill patients. As expected, the result has been numerous crimes committed against the older people living in these homes.
For those who don't know what health reform bills are being proposed, want to know the facts v. myths about health care reform, and what AARP is doing to push for reform to improve the lives of Americans, check out our Health Reform: Get the Facts section of our website.
While we know that the recession has been tough on older workers, some low-income people are reaching rock bottom, to the point where they are having to choose between food, medication and paying rent.
As a follow-up to E Street's visit from Kathleen Sebelius who gave us some insight into what Medicare would look like after health care reform, there's a great and substantive AARP article from Friday that gets into the nitty gritty as to why controlling the costs of Medicare doesn't mean benefits…
From the mouth of the American Medical Association - Dr. James Rohack talks about protecting patient-doctor relationships.
With the health care crisis affecting so many, it's not surprising to find Americans cutting back on check-ups, medication and other health care that they simply can't afford. But health care professionals are also finding ways to cut back costs for patients so people who need medical attention…
We thought we'd fill you in on what AARP Executive Vice President, Nancy LeaMond, had to say in response to President Obama's speech today on Wall Street. You can read the full release here, but below is a snippet:
While everyone has their way of remembering and honoring the lives lost on September 11th eight years ago, many have chosen to turn tragedy into purpose. Check out this AARP article on how Americans everywhere are choosing to serve their communities in remembrance on this day:
I can remember the very first time I saw The Wizard of Oz. I sat cross-legged on my parents bed, staring up at the television. I don't think I moved an inch until the Wicked Witch and Dorothy fought in the castle hallway, sending me running!