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WEB3 days ago · Today, AARP announced the winners of the AARP Purpose Prize award. This annual award recognizes extraordinary nonprofit founders age 50 or older who are using their knowledge and life experience to make a difference. AARP will award each Purpose Prize winner $50,000 for their organization. Click …
New AARP Poll: Three-quarters of Women Voters 50+ Report …
WEB1 day ago · WASHINGTON — A new AARP poll reveals that the majority of women voters aged 50 and over are increasingly worried about the country’s economic challenges, with 69% reporting worsening economic security for seniors. Rising costs are also a major concern, with 79% citing housing, 78% grocery, and 66% medical care costs as worsening. An overwhelming 80% of women voters 50+ say elected ...
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WEB3 days ago · LANSING, Mich.—Today, AARP Michigan released a 2024 statewide election survey, finding that candidates should pay close attention to Michiganders ages 50 and older, who make up an outsized portion of the electorate. In the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 55% of all Michigan voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up 60% of …
AARP Bulletin’s 2022 Guide to COVID Variants, Vaccines and Masks
WEBJan 5, 2022 · WASHINGTON—With the two-year anniversary of COVID approaching, AARP Bulletin reports heartening news: There is a clear path forward for older adults. Despite the widespread prevalence of the omicron variant and a short-term surge in COVID cases, scientists agree that getting vaccinated and wearing masks will continue to greatly improve health outcomes and hasten the return to more normal times.
AARP Responds to 2024 State of the Union Address
WEBMar 7, 2024 · WASHINGTON—Today, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “AARP was encouraged that the State of the Union addressed many of the most important issues to older Americans today, including protecting Social Security, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and addressing our nation's caregiving crisis, and ...
AARP SURVEY: Voters Express Widespread Support for
WEBOct 20, 2021 · WASHINGTON—A new AARP survey of voters ages 25+ found an overwhelming majority (92%) agree that elected officials should support legislation that makes it easier for all workers to save for retirement from their paycheck. Further, 91% of voters support establishing a program if their employer does not currently offer them a way to save. More than 50 million American workers have no access to ...
AARP CEO Statement on Protecting Social Security and Medicare
WEBJan 25, 2023 · WASHINGTON—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement on the importance of protecting Social Security and Medicare: “Leaders in both parties – President Biden, former President Trump, Speaker McCarthy, Majority Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries – agree with AARP that Social Security and Medicare must not be cut as part of any debt deal.
AARP: Inflation Reduction Act Brings Prescription Drug
WEBAug 16, 2022 · En Español | WASHINGTON—AARP issued the following statement from Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP Chief Executive Officer, after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: “AARP has fought hard to lower prescription drug prices for decades, and we thank President Biden for signing this historic legislation to provide relief to AARP’s members and all older Americans.
AARP Launches Expanded Members-Only Digital Platform
WEBJul 1, 2024 · AARP, which reaches 25MM+ Unique Visitors across its website and flagship app, today launched an expansion of its premium digital content for its millions of members. AARP Members Edition will feature exclusive celebrity content from Sam Waterston and José Andrés, free books from bestselling authors like James Patterson and Ann Cleeves and bold new columns on sex, health and saving money.
AARP Bulletin Special Report: An Essential Guide to Making
WEBOct 4, 2021 · On the 25th anniversary of legislation that created these programs that allow private health networks to be all-in-one care providers to Medicare enrollees, AARP takes a deep look at their performance, and compare the benefits and services they provide to those with Original Medicare. While many Advantage plans offer vision, hearing and dental benefits that are not funded for original Medicare ...