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As each day passes, the devastating impact that the pandemic is having on Americans who live and work in nursing homes and other care facilities is becoming more and more clear. According to news reports, more than 16,000 COVID-19 deaths -- about a quarter of the national total -- have been…
As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on communities across the country, AARP is more committed than ever to hearing from and addressing the concerns of Americans age 50 and up. We are connecting with older adults through our call center, social media channels, and well-attended national and state…
With major segments of the economy shuttered because of the coronavirus pandemic, concerns about personal financial security are increasing along with health worries. At AARP, we’re hearing this directly from our members and other older Americans. Whether it’s our call center, our tele-town halls…
Now more than ever, older Americans are counting on AARP to fight for their health and economic security. The coronavirus crisis is putting older Americans and their families at risk, straining our health care system, and upending our economy as well as people’s personal finances. At this time of…
Everywhere we turn, we see advice from doctors and public health experts about protecting yourself from the coronavirus and what to do if you start showing symptoms. But what if you are one of the more than 40 million Americans with a loved one who depends on you for care? For family caregivers,…
These are anything but ordinary times. The coronavirus pandemic threatens the health of millions around the world and is upending how we work, how our children learn, and what we do to stay connected with friends and family, relax, and have fun. In this rapidly changing environment, I can tell you…
Family caregiving is no longer a personal issue—it is now a bipartisan public policy issue. We’ve been saying it since 2017, but if you’re still not convinced, we’d like to bring several states’ legislative agendas to your attention. In the 2020 legislative session, we have seen a notable upswing…
The January/February issue of the AARP Bulletin features a cover story on a pressing and pervasive issue for older Americans – age discrimination in the workplace. More than 50 years after Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, older workers continue to face age-related bias on…
Announcing 2019 Rx Price Fighters, Capitol Caregivers, and Super Savers
The rising cost of health care has been – and continues to be – an ongoing subject of political debate. More important, it is the topic of conversations at kitchen tables across the country. Every day, millions of Americans are struggling to pay for insurance premiums and copays, prescription drugs…