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AARP: House Vote Brings Economic Relief One-Step Closer to Americansemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement following passage of the economic rescue package in the House of Representatives
Source: AARP.org News - October 3, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

With Biden and Palin Matched in Favorability, Tonight’s Debate Shows Potential as Game-Changeremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Following more than a month of intense media coverage and scrutiny of both vice presidential picks, Sen. Biden and Gov. Palin are running even with 58 percent favorability ratings among likely voters.
Source: AARP.org News - October 2, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: The House Still Has the Opportunity to Bring Relief to Your Streetemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
More than 110,000 Emails from AARP Members Have Urged Their Congressmen to Take Action
Source: AARP.org News - October 2, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Financial’s Ten Tips to Survive Today’s Marketemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP Financial is providing proactive steps that people can take to help protect their nest egg amidst a financial market that is in turmoil.
Source: AARP.org News - October 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: The Cost Of Congress’ Inactionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli issued the following statement regarding the lack of bipartisanship and decisive action in Congress yesterday. In addition, AARP released an assessment entitled “The Cost of Inaction: Ten Ways It Impacts You.”
Source: AARP.org News - September 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP on Financial Rescue Debate: Economic Pressure Will Crush Main Street Unless Congress Acts Nowemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Bill Novelli, AARP’s CEO, issued the following statement on the economic rescue plan currently being debated in Congress.
Source: AARP.org News - September 29, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: Anger Is Not Enough. What We Need Is Actionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
On behalf of AARP’s 40 million members, AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli today issued an urgent call to the American people to demand action by our elected leaders in Washington to solve the current economic crisis.
Source: AARP.org News - September 26, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP International Innovative Employer Award Debuts With Ten Winners From Four Countriesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Recognizing Best International Employers for Workers Over 50 Demonstrates Growing Significance of Global Aging Workforce Issues
Source: AARP.org News - September 25, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Rx Watchdog Report Finds Specialty Drug Prices Soaremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
According to a report released today by AARP, drug manufacturers have substantially raised prices on the 144 specialty drugs most commonly used by people in Medicare Part D.
Source: AARP.org News - September 25, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Urges Prompt and Decisive Action on Bipartisan Legislation to Address Financial Crisisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP CEO Bill Novelli sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Paulson, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bernanke, Senate and House leaders today encouraging bipartisan efforts to pass a strong financial rescue package and urging them to act quickly to bolster confidence in financial markets with the ultimate goal of making retirement income, pensions and personal savings more secure.
Source: AARP.org News - September 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP AND GOOGLE LAUNCH CONSUMER PROTECTION VIDEOS TO PROTECT OLDER AMERICANS ONLINEemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP and Google announced today the release of a series of consumer protection videos to help educate older Americans about how to safeguard themselves while using the Internet.
Source: AARP.org News - September 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

EXCLUSIVE: NBC’S BRIAN WILLIAMS OPENS UP ABOUT THE HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, HIS OPINIONS ON OBAMA AND MCCAIN, AND HOW TOM BROKAW HELPED HIM BECOME A NEWS ANCHOR IN THE NEW ISSUE OF AARP THE MAGAZINEemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
NBC’s Brian Williams, the most watched network news anchor in America, shares with AARP The Magazine his impressions of Senators McCain and Obama, both of whom he considers, “quality hangs…good guys to hang out with.” Williams says of Obama, “His aides often use the word serene to describe him—and it’s accurate.” He describes McCain as having “a stick-to-itiveness.” Williams also reflects on how his predecessor, Tom Brokaw, opened the door for him at NBC, and how he was inspired as a child to become a news anchor by watching Walter Cronkite with his family every night. Posing on the top of Rockefeller Center for ...
Source: AARP.org News - September 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Debates Key for Obama/McCain;email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Just days before the first presidential debate, a new survey by AARP shows that the overwhelming majority (81%) of undecided voters say the match-ups will be important in deciding their vote, while most feel that they don’t know enough about the candidates’ economic and health care plans to decide yet.
Source: AARP.org News - September 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: CORNELL UNIVERSITY TOPS 2008 LIST OF BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER 50email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Cornell University’s students, faculty and alumni have long been known for being proud of the high academic standards of the Ivy League school located in Ithaca, New York. They now have another reason to be proud of the “Big Red.” Cornell has landed on top of the list of the 2008 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50, announced today by AARP CEO Bill Novelli.
Source: AARP.org News - September 23, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Thanks Congress for Approving Resolution to Recognize AARP’s 50th Anniversaryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ken Salazar (D-CO) introduced a resolution (S.Res 666) to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the founding of AARP. Representative George Miller (D-CA) also introduced the resolution (H.Res. 1464) in the House of Representatives.
Source: AARP.org News - September 23, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP HONORS BRUCE KOEPPL WITH LYN BODIFORD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACYemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Today AARP lauds Bruce Koeppl, AARP Senior State Director of Iowa, with the Lyn Bodiford Award for Excellence in Advocacy. This annual award recognizes an outstanding AARP employee from either a state, regional or national Association office for his or her unrelenting service and achievement in advocacy efforts. It is named after Lyn Bodiford, an Associate State Director for Advocacy in Florida who died unexpectedly in 2003.
Source: AARP.org News - September 22, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP on Medicare Premium Announcement: Brief Relief for Struggling Americans, No Time to Rest for Washingtonemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP issued a statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcement of the 2009 Medicare premiums. The statement, from AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond, follows:
Source: AARP.org News - September 19, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP FOUNDATION’S TAX-AIDE PROGRAM HONORED WITH HIGHEST ACCOLADE FROM IRS WAGE AND INVESTMENT DIVISIONemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The IRS Wage and Investment Division recently lauded the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program with its highest honor—the Commissioner’s Award. This is only the second time in the history of the award that the IRS has given this award to an external organization. The award recognizes the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program on its 40th anniversary for its outstanding contribution as the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run assistance and preparation service. The program is available to low-to-middle income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
Source: AARP.org News - September 19, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP AND UCLA ENCOURAGE ALL GENERATIONS TO VOTE ON BEST FILM AS PART OF THE “STOLEN DREAMS” SHORT-FILM COMPETITIONemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Today, AARP and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) open voting to the public in order to select the top student films that address two of the most critical domestic issues of our time, financial security and health care. AARP and UCLA TFT are proud to unveil the “Stolen Dreams” short-film competition, which was launched by these organizations to put an intergenerational, human face on the health care and financial security crisis in America. The UCLA students have written, directed, and produced short films that dramatize the situation. The films range in genre, from drama to comedy, animation to docum...
Source: AARP.org News - September 18, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Family Caregivers Need Help to Handle Heavy Care Demands – Lack Information, Trainingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In a first of its kind collaboration, national organizations representing nurses, social workers, family caregivers and people age 50+ today released a report calling for a re-definition of good patient care to include those family members and friends who provide ongoing, often daily, care. Family members are very often not prepared to take on the task of caregiving – especially as many family caregivers are providing services typically reserved for registered nurses and doctors.
Source: AARP.org News - September 17, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP THE MAGAZINE & AARP BULLETIN TO INCREASE RATE BASE FROM 23.5 MILLION TO 24 MILLIONemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP, one of the world's largest member organizations with over 40 million members and the leading organization for people 50+, today announced that AARP Services Inc. Media Sales will be increasing the rate base of both its lifestyle publication AARP The Magazine and its news publication AARP Bulletin from 23.5 million to 24 million with the January/February 2009 issue.
Source: AARP.org News - September 15, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP SELECTS EXPEDIA TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL SERVICES TO AARP MEMBERSemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP Services Inc. announced today a new relationship with Expedia, Inc., the world’s leading online travel company, to provide AARP members with exclusive online travel booking services and other travel-related benefits.
Source: AARP.org News - September 15, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Report: Millions of Low-Income Adults Can’t Get Medicaid; So What’s the Answer?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A new report from AARP released today looks at why millions of low-income adults cannot get Medicaid and what can be done about it. The report will be released at a panel taking place on Capitol Hill sponsored by AARP and the Alliance for Health Reform.
Source: AARP.org News - September 12, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

“VISITABILITY” REGULATIONS INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF USER FRIENDLY HOMES NATIONWIDE, AARP REPORTSemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
With aging boomers determined to live in their current homes as they get older, more states and jurisdictions are requiring builders to make new homes easy to visit for people of all ages and abilities by building in ground level entry, wider halls and a roomy half bath on the first floor, according to a new report from AARP
Source: AARP.org News - September 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

“Visitability” Regulations Increasing Availability of User Friendly Homes Nationwide, AARP Reportsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
With aging boomers determined to live in their current homes as they get older, more states and jurisdictions are requiring builders to make new homes easy to visit for people of all ages and abilities by building in ground level entry, wider halls and a roomy half bath on the first floor, according to a new report from AARP
Source: AARP.org News - September 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

American Dream on Life Support: Boomer-Plus Americans Believe They Will Leave World in Worse Shapeemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Older Republicans and women report they are more likely to volunteer in their communities, according to a comprehensive report released today by AARP.
Source: AARP.org News - September 10, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP AND DISNEY COME TOGETHER TO UNITE GENERATIONSemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP and The Walt Disney Company today announced a new relationship that brings together generations to have fun and celebrate one another.
Source: AARP.org News - September 9, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: 50+ Americans Can Help Solve Our Nation’s Most Urgent Problems Through Volunteerismemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued a statement today following the President’s remarks on volunteerism
Source: AARP.org News - September 8, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: ENERGY COSTS REDUCE BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY SPENDINGemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Today, AARP released a new survey asking Americans 45 and older how rising energy costs have impacted their day-to-day lives. Nearly 75 percent of those surveyed reported a rise in their home heating and cooling costs over the last year and nearly a third (29%) are cutting back on back-to-school shopping and more than half (57%) anticipate spending less this holiday season because of it.
Source: AARP.org News - August 27, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Focus Group: “Change” and “Experience” Messages Not Working with Denver Swing Votersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
An AARP focus group in Denver found that neither the Obama campaign’s focus on “change” nor the McCain campaign’s focus on “experience” appears to be working with undecided voters.
Source: AARP.org News - August 27, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP LAUNCHES FOUR ONLINE HEALTH TOOLS TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES IN CAREemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP announced today that it has added four new health tools to its Web site, to help consumers get trusted, reliable online health information. These tools will enable people to do everything from choose an excellent doctor or hospital, to better understand and evaluate their own health symptoms, conditions and medicines.
Source: AARP.org News - August 22, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

25,000+ AARP MEMBERS TO CONVERGE IN WASHINGTON, DC FOR AARP’S ANNUAL LIFE@50+ NATIONAL EVENT & EXPOemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP, one of the world's largest member organizations with over 39 million members and the leading organization for people 50+, is bringing its annual Life@50+ National Event & Expo to Washington, DC on September 4-6, 2008. This national event for AARP members and their friends and families will have something for everyone with three days of exhibits, speakers and entertainment at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Source: AARP.org News - August 18, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Cell Phone Early Termination Fees Eliminatedemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Consumer Cellular to Offer AARP’s Nearly 40 Million Members Cell Phone Plans that Set Higher Benchmarks for the Industry, Including Making Available Cell Phone Contracts which Eliminate Early Termination Fees
Source: AARP.org News - August 18, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: Millions of People with Low or Fixed Incomes Could Still Benefit from Economic Stimulusemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Only two months remain for the 5.2 million low-income individuals across the nation to file a simple tax form and receive $300 to $600 dollars from the Economic Stimulus program
Source: AARP.org News - August 15, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: Statement Recognizing Social Security’s 73rd Anniversaryemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
As today marks the 73rd anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law, AARP asks elected officials to focus on addressing the future adequacy and solvency of Social Security to guarantee that future generations of Americans will receive the benefits that millions of seniors depend on today
Source: AARP.org News - August 14, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Poll: Fighting Gas Prices, Nearly A Third of Americans Age 50+ Hang Up Their Keys To Walk But Find Streets Inhospitable, Public Transportation Inaccessibleemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A new poll by AARP finds that while many Americans ages 50+ are trying to move away from car transportation as a result of high gas prices, their attempt to go “green” is challenged by inadequate sidewalks and bike lanes, as well as insufficient public transportation options.
Source: AARP.org News - August 13, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Services and HEARUSA Announce New Relationship to Provide Unique Hearing Care Program For AARP Membersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Today, AARP Services and HearUSA (AMEX:EAR) one of the nation’s largest hearing care providers, announced a new relationship to supply unique hearing care solutions designed to meet the needs of AARP’s diverse 39+ million members.
Source: AARP.org News - August 12, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP and Foreigner Team Up To Launch “Air Guitar For My Guitar” Competitionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP, the world’s largest advocacy organization for the 50+ community, today announced it is teaming up with the legendary band Foreigner to launch “Air Guitar for My Guitar,” an air guitar and lip-sync competition in conjunction with AARP’s sponsorship of Foreigner’s “Feels Like the First Time Tour.”
Source: AARP.org News - August 6, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP Shows Which Issues are Critical to Swing Votersemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP today released new research that defines critical, undecided “swing voters” in 6 key states this fall as well as the specific policy options that motivate them.
Source: AARP.org News - August 6, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: Nursing Home Arbitration Bill Needed to Protect Our Most Vulnerableemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP issued a statement following today’s passage of the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act (H.R. 6126) by the House Judiciary Committee.
Source: AARP.org News - July 30, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Divided We Fail Praises Lawmakers for Moving Health IT Forwardemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Divided We Fail—an alliance lead by AARP, Business Roundtable, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)—issued the following statement on today’s House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee hearing on health information technology
Source: AARP.org News - July 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP: Medicare Trigger Ignores Real Problem – Skyrocketing Health Care Costsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
David Sloane, AARP’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Advocacy, issued the following statement on a scheduled vote today in the House of Representatives to consider a bill brought on by the Medicare “trigger”
Source: AARP.org News - July 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

EXCLUSIVE: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND SIDNEY POITIER OPENS UP ABOUT ELECTING A BLACK PRESIDENT, RACIAL BARRIERS IN HOLLYWOOD, HIS FAMILY, AND STAYING OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT IN THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE OF AARP THE MAGAZINEemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Known for shying away from the spotlight, Sidney Poitier opens up about experiencing racism firsthand, the state of black actors in Hollywood, the importance of his family, and why he’s a self-described loner in a rare one-on-one interview with AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with more than 34 million readers. As he approaches his 82nd birthday, Poitier reflects on his rise from a semi-literate dishwasher to venerable actor, his isolated childhood on tiny Cat Island in the Bahamas, and the racism he first experienced at age 15 when his family moved to...
Source: AARP.org News - July 24, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP THE MAGAZINE NAMES THE TOP 10 HEALTHIEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICAemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world’s largest-circulation magazine with more than 34 million readers, today announced the top ten healthiest cities to live and retire in with Ann Arbor, MI, Honolulu, HI, Madison, WI, Santa Fe, NM, and Fargo, ND taking the top five rankings. Featured in the September/October issue, the magazine also named five additional cities that received high marks for vitality and great living conditions including Boulder, CO, Charlottesville, VA, San Francisco Bay Area, Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN, and Naples-Marco Island, FL.
Source: AARP.org News - July 23, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

McCain to Speak at AARP's Annual Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Septemberemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Senator John McCain committed to addressing AARP’s Life@50+ National Event & Expo. Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement
Source: AARP.org News - July 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

New AARP Report Finds Older Americans Have Limited Access to Home and Community-Based Services under Medicaidemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A new report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute finds promising signs and mixed results among state government efforts to balance long-term care (LTC) options under Medicaid. Unfortunately, according to the report, only four states spent more than 50 percent of their Medicaid LTC dollars for older people providing home and community based services (HCBS). The remainder of the states continues to spend the majority of their Medicaid LTC dollars for older people on institutional care, such as nursing homes.
Source: AARP.org News - July 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2nd ANNUAL WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The AARP Foundation today announced a call for entries to its second annual Women’s Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40+ who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families.
Source: AARP.org News - July 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

AARP, “IDENTIFYING AT-RISK DRIVERS CRITICAL TO MAKING ROADS SAFE– BUT ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING ALSO KEY”email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In reaction to driver licensing recommendations issued by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today, AARP released the following statement from Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond
Source: AARP.org News - July 11, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Senate Does the Right Thing on Medicare Bill Second Time Aroundemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Bill Novelli, AARP’s Chief Executive Officer, issued the following statement on today’s vote by the Senate to pass the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Source: AARP.org News - July 9, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news

On Medicare’s Anniversary, Congress Still Has Work To Doemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Today, on the 42nd anniversary of Medicare’s implementation, AARP issued a statement urging Congress to act quickly and pass legislation to keep Medicare fair.
Source: AARP.org News - July 1, 2008 Category: American Health Source Type: news