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In 2023, for the first time ever, vaccines for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) became available, offering protection against an infection that causes tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths among older adults every year. Two RSV vaccines were approved by the Food & Drug… -
The law prohibits facilities from denying admission or making room assignments or other decisions based on someone's sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status. -
Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers over 66 million older adults and people with disabilities, and accounts for over a fifth of the nation’s health care spending. Since about half of all people with Medicare are now in private Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, better…
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The federal legislation would create a national menopause awareness campaign and invest money in menopause research and education. -
The guides aim to help voters keep track of the changes and important deadlines related to the electoral process where they live. -
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. -
AARP took part in a White House event aimed at finding solutions to stop criminals from using AI technology to commit fraud against consumers. -
The legislation would educate Medicare beneficiaries about steps they can take so family members can interact with Medicare's helpline on their behalf. -
This blog is part of a series focusing on changes to Medicare’s private plan option (known as Medicare Advantage) aimed at strengthening the program to better serve the more than 32 million individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan today. A previous blog in this series focused on new… -
AARP is concerned that a proposal to create a fiscal debt commission would allow Congress to fast-track cuts to Medicare and Social Security.