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Family caregivers have long been the invisible backbone of America’s long-term care system as they assist their older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. What’s new is that our political leaders are waking up to this important reality.
En español | As we take time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons during Older Americans Month, a new law passed in 2022 is lowering the prices of prescription drugs and creating significant savings for people with Medicare. Millions of older Americans are already…
The 2024 election season is heating up which means that all eyes are on the critical battleground states, including Pennsylvania. With the presidency and control of Congress on the line, candidates should pay close attention to the commonwealth’s population of voters age 50 and over.
In today's polarized political climate, it's refreshing to gather in genuinely bipartisan settings where leaders emphasize working together and solving problems. This week, I had the privilege of participating in such an opportunity… the Engage State of the Majority Summit. Engage is a non-profit…
With Congress struggling to pass legislation that would help address Americans' day-to-day challenges, it's upsetting that some Senators and Representatives are considering overturning new rules crucial for safeguarding older Americans in nursing homes and protecting people's retirement savings.
Some of Hollywood’s leading men and women are using their influence to help address the heavy toll that millions of family caregivers take on every day through a partnership between AARP and the Creative Coalition.
AARP is fighting to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and assessed by their qualifications and experience, not their age.
On Saturday, South Carolina took its turn in the political spotlight as host of the “First in the South” Republican primary, following prior contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
Caregivers lose an average of $237,000 in earnings over their lifetime, according to a recent study, but policies like paid caregiving leave and caregiver tax credits can help.
Last week, I had the opportunity to gather with businesses and non-profit leaders, academics, media members and other key stakeholders for a candid conversation about the retirement savings gap and how to ensure American workers have access to a secure retirement.