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Nancy A. LeaMond

Nancy LeaMond is the chief advocacy and engagement officer for AARP, widely seen as one of the most powerful advocacy organizations. Leading its government affairs and legislative campaigns, she has the responsibility of driving the organization’s social mission on behalf of Americans 50-plus and their families. She also manages public education, volunteerism, multicultural outreach and engagement, and she directs major AARP initiatives that include supporting family caregivers through advocacy, education and innovative programs, and expanding AARP’s local footprint in communities across the country.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in a community listening session hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors here in Washington, DC. This was one in a series of “Fed Listens” events around the country that bring together business and non-profit leaders, academics and…
The Price of Caring Part 1
The Price of Caring Part 5
The Price of Caring Part 4
The Price of Caring Part 3
The Price of Caring Part 2
Every day, millions of Americans dutifully open a bottle – or two, three, or more – and swallow pills prescribed by a health provider. On average, older adults take four to five prescription drugs a month. But, nearly a third of Americans age 19-64 say that they have not taken the medicine that…
This blog is a guest post from my Summer 2019 intern, Judith Gertzog.
Earlier this month, AARP made a big splash in the run-up to the 2020 elections, hosting a series of presidential forums in Iowa – the first-in-the-nation caucus state. Over the course of six days in five Hawkeye State cities, 17 Democratic contenders answered questions about Social Security,…
Connecting Older Americans and Their Families to Digital World
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