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Nearly one year after the first confirmed coronavirus case on U.S. soil, we have passed 400,000 COVID-19 deaths. And, according to the latest data, this tragic figure includes over 153,000 residents and staff in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. That’s more than one-third of all COVID-19…
Last week, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December 2020 jobs report, closing the book on a turbulent year that left millions of American families in severe economic distress. Unfortunately, the December numbers were headed in the wrong direction, with the economy down 140,000…
A few weeks past Election Day 2020, pollsters and pundits continue to analyze who turned out and which demographic groups determined the outcome. So far, the numbers are telling a very nuanced story. With sky-high turnout on both sides, this was an election largely fought – and won – on the…
Did you know that by 2030, one out of five Americans – about 78 million people – will be age 65 and older? That’s up from about one in eight in 2000. This demographic shift will impact all U.S. states, cities, and communities. In fact, between 2019 and 2024, each of America’s 200 largest cities…
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Today, 85 years later, the program is the bedrock of retirement security in America. And, the economic freefall caused by the coronavirus pandemic puts a spotlight on how crucial Social Security is for both…
When the coronavirus swept into the United States earlier this year, millions of Americans lost their jobs, were put on unpaid leave, or were sent home to work remotely. Now, with states reopening despite continued spread of the virus, many are facing a difficult dilemma: risk their health by going…
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…
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,…