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An interesting story today from WCBS on just how far companies are prepared to go to get their employees to drop a couple of pounds and save them some dough on health premiums- pay 'em a couple of hundred bucks to do it. It's an interesting idea and a great example of how everyone can do their part…
Over the next week, blogging may be lighter than usual due to the holidays. But, we will have a guest blogger who is covering the Iowa caucuses. Mark Fetterhoff, who works with AARP Iowa as part of Divided We Fail will be giving all of you the highlights of the Iowa caucuses. Look to Mark for some…
The green thing is not just for kids. As Ray mentioned below, USA Today picks up a new report out from AARP Services and Focalyst on boomers and how social consciousness is alive and kicking when it comes to how they spend their money. According to the survey results 40-million boomers vote with…
Last night, AARP was lucky enough to sponsor a reception and movie screening of The Bucket List starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson to benefit Plan!t Now formally known as The Grenada Relief Fund. Check out some fun video from the event.
Wow has Congress has missed the boat on health care this year! The package of Medicare improvements winding its way through the Senate only helps Congress get out of town. Instead of taking the opportunity to help Medicare beneficiaries by keeping premiums affordable or permanently fixing the…
This weekend was a big one for health care along the campaign trail: Senator Clinton in New Hampshire getting asked lots of questions, Governor Romney on television talking about the issue of mandates in health care, and Senator Obama and former Senator Edwards sparring over their health care…
Here's a dispatch from my colleague, Jamie Bulen in New Hampshire from an AARP event where Governor Richardson spoke to some members:
A lot is happening in New Hampshire too. The entire Congressional delegation, the Governor, Executive Council and all 24 members of the State Senate have all committed to working to make health and financial security a priority. This is good news considering that a new poll of AARP members in New…
An article in the Washington Post this week highlights the perfect holiday gift.... A gift card for health care. Unfortunately, you can't gift your way to decent health.
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