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- Apr 18, 2017Award Jurors Include Arianna Huffington, Holly Robinson Peete, Marlo Thomas; Leaders from Business, Academia, Philanthropy
AARP today announced the jurors for this year's AARP Purpose Prize™ award which recognizes people age 50 and over whose work is focused on advancing social good. This September AARP will award...
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Apr 13, 2017Document-Shredding Events and Education Sessions Will Help Consumers Avoid Fraud
The AARP Fraud Watch Network brings fraud-fighting efforts to consumers nationwide in "Operation: Stop Scams" -- a month-long series of events in communities coast-to-coast, as AARP state...
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Apr 13, 2017Report outlines expected cumulative market revenue of $83B over the next five years by 50-plus consumers on alternative financial services
People aged 50-plus will generate $83 billion in revenue for the fast-emerging alternative financial services sector over the next five years, according to AARP's Financial Innovation Frontiers...
Apr 12, 2017Document-Shredding Events and Education Sessions Will Help Consumers Avoid FraudWASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2017) – The AARP Fraud Watch Network brings fraud-fighting efforts to consumers nationwide in “Operation: Stop Scams” -- a month-long series of events in...
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Apr 11, 2017
Washington, DC — AARP announced today that their battle against the Age Tax and other provisions in a health care bill continues as members of Congress have gone back to their home districts...
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Apr 11, 2017Caregiver Assistance Campaign from AARP and the Ad Council Provides Resources for the 16 Million Male Caregivers in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — Men represent 2 out of 5 of the more than 40 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S., but very few reach out for support. To help male caregivers get the tools and...
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Apr 7, 2017Rickles was the star of the upcoming AARP original series "Dinner With Don” produced by AARP Studios, in conjunction with Stamper Lumber Media Group.
WASHINGTON, DC – (April 7, 2017) – On Thursday, AARP released a statement following the death of legendary comic Don Rickles. Rickles was the star of the upcoming AARP original series "Dinner...
Apr 5, 2017Effort began April 1 with activities to fight senior hunger across AmericaThis April, AARP Foundation is generating awareness about the critical issue of senior hunger and urging people to take action. More than 10 million Americans age 50 and older are at risk of...
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Apr 5, 2017Disappointed with Outcome on Behalf of Americans Saving for Retirement
Washington, DC — In a statement today, AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond emphasized AARP’s disappointment in delay and continued support for the conflict of interest ‘fiduciary...
Apr 4, 2017Celebrity Cover Interview: Michael J. Fox Has a Secret: After 26 years with Parkinson's, he's working, laughing and defying the oddsIn the April/May 2017 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), readers will enjoy an inspirational spring health special, and leading the charge is Michael J. Fox, one of the most recognizable and...
- Apr 3, 2017Age Strong is a social investment initiative that invests in critical services and programs for struggling adults age 50-plus.
AARP Foundation today announced that many low-income, age 50-plus adults stand to benefit from critical services and programs that are being financed by Age Strong™ after its first year of...
- Mar 30, 2017In an intimate conversation with AARP The Magazine, Michael J. Fox discusses overcoming adversity, family, acting and his best friend Gus
Twenty-six years after he was given 10 years left to act, Michael J. Fox continues to share his youthful smile as one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in television and film. In an...
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Mar 30, 2017
Washington, DC – Following is a statement by AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond after the votes on resolutions centering on private sector retirement savings. “AARP is deeply...
Mar 29, 2017AARP and Movio Release New Findings on the Impact of Older Moviegoers on Movie Theater Box Office RevenueAARP announced today findings on a study examining the impact moviegoers ages 50 and older have on the movie business. According to the findings, more than 30-percent of all visits by moviegoers...
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Mar 28, 2017New survey shows keeping friends over age 40 improves cognitive function; Staying Sharp offers tips to help you stay social
AARP recently released the results of its latest Healthy Living survey*, examining the relationship between being social and brain health. According to the survey of more than...
- Mar 28, 2017Plus, Money Traps to Avoid in Retirement; Why it's Important to Time Your Meals; The Great Prostate Cancer Screening Debate, and More
One in 10 Americans will fall victim to phone scams this year, and millions more will be ripped off online or in-person. In this month's issue, AARP Bulletin offers a complete guide on how to beat...
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Mar 24, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC—In a statement today, AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond applauded the withdrawal of the House health care legislation that would have harmed millions of older Americans...
- Mar 23, 2017
AARP announced it is seeking nominations for the prestigious AARP Purpose Prize which will award $50,000 cash prizes to each of five winners for outstanding work by people age 50 and over that is...
Mar 22, 2017Interactive magazine inspires healthier living with tips from Dr. Sanjay Gupta and AARP Wellness Ambassador Denise AustinTake charge of your health with AARP The Magazine's Special Edition Health & Wellness Issue, the only digital health magazine for people ages 50-plus. The issue unveiled today offers inspirational...
- Mar 21, 2017Majority of Older Trump Voters Believe House Bill Imposes an Unfair "Age Tax," Oppose Changes to Medicaid, and Want Measures to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Today AARP released the findings of a survey that said a majority of voters ages 50 plus – including most Trump supporters – oppose specific provisions of the bill that make health care more...
- Mar 20, 2017
AARP today announced the launch of AARP Studios, an award-winning in-house production entity that produces a variety of rich and compelling content for an ever-growing 50-plus population. Led by...
- Mar 17, 2017Health care coverage and affordability are critical priorities.
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement today in response to the pending vote on the House bill that would create an "Age Tax," weaken Medicare's solvency, put...
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Mar 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC — A new AARP survey shows that an overwhelming percentage (84 percent) of American private sector workers “strongly or somewhat agree” that officials should back legislation...
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Mar 13, 2017Older Americans “disproportionately” impacted according to nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office Analysis
WASHINGTON, DC — AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released a statement today following the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) release of new numbers that predict 24 million...
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Mar 10, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC — On Friday, March 10, AARP’s Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership Edna Kane Williams will be honored at Black Enterprise’s Most Powerful Women in the Business...
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Mar 7, 2017Legislation would weaken Medicare, hike insurance premiums on those who can least afford it, and give tax breaks to big drug companies.
Washington, DC — In a statement today AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond announced AARP’s opposition to the House plan that would make harmful changes to our current health care...
Mar 7, 2017Research by NORC at the University of Chicago Examines Characteristics, Risk of Loneliness in Senior PopulationIn a new study funded by AARP Foundation, researchers from NORC at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of older adults (62 and older) in the United States experience some degree of...
Mar 1, 2017Plus, The Cost Of Keeping Your Pet Healthy; Rising Interest Rates; Scam Speak: The Terms Con Artists Use Today; Tips For a Less Taxing Retirement; Ten Ways to Sneak Fitness Into Your Day and More in the Current IssueFrom pills that harm and cancer beaters to where you should consider living and why the ripeness of your fruit matters, AARP Bulletin releases a fascinating health package that reveals brand new...
Feb 28, 2017AARP Travel survey unveils positive physical and mental effects baby boomers feel when creating and accomplishing items on travel bucket listToday, AARP Travel releases the results of its latest study, diving into the emotional, mental and physical benefits of creating a travel-related bucket list. According to the survey, nearly 4 out...
- Feb 22, 2017Driver's five-plus year affiliation with Drive to End Hunger continues to help raise awareness about senior hunger
AARP Foundation announced today that four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, former driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet SS, will join AARP's team of experts as the...
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Feb 21, 2017
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Health Innovation and AARP are collaborating to launch a second Digital Health Innovation SprintTM in the Triangle, NC to...
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Feb 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC — Following is a statement by AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond after the votes today on resolutions focusing on state-based private sector retirement savings....
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Feb 16, 2017AARP Fraud Watch Network Launches Campaign to Help Investors Learn Who Should be Most Alert
With Americans losing tens of billions of dollars annually to investment fraud schemes, what mindsets and behaviors are common among those who fall victim? A new survey by the AARP Fraud Watch...
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Feb 15, 2017AARP Will Recognize Leaders in Ageless Innovation, with a focus on Caregiving, for New Award Program
WASHINGTON, DC — AARP today issued a Call for Nominations for the 2017 AARP Innovation Champion Awards, which will recognize and reward innovation in caregiving. Submissions will be accepted...
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Feb 15, 2017Miami-based mixed media artist Juan “Erman” Gonzalez to paint “Livable Communities” mural at AARP Block Party
Miami, Fla. — For the first time, AARP will host the AARP Block Party at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival on President Day’s weekend, from February 18th to Monday, February 20th at Regatta...
Feb 15, 2017Congressional Proposal Would Charge Older Americans Thousands of Dollars More for Health InsuranceAARP today launched a campaign against the "age tax," a proposed unfair penalty on older adults that would line the pockets of big insurance companies, allowing them to charge older Americans over...
Feb 14, 2017Awards Honor Innovative Work by People Age 50-Plus with Focus on Social GoodAARP today announced a call for nominations for the Purpose Prize, the respected awards program launched in 2006 by Encore.org and now operated by AARP, which honors extraordinary individuals who...
- Feb 14, 2017Research links larger social networks to higher cognitive functioning in older adults
Staying socially engaged with a wide circle of friends and family may help maintain our thinking skills and slow cognitive decline as we age, according to a report out today by the Global Council...
- Feb 13, 2017Cover Interview: Morgan Freeman gives an exclusive tour of his life in photos; discusses career, family and being the most recognizable voice in Hollywood
In the February/March issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), readers will enjoy an exclusive interview with the most recognizable voice in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman. At age 79, Freeman continues to...
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Feb 9, 2017Third Recent Court Ruling Blunts Efforts to Overturn Conflict of Interest Rule
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal district judge’s decision on Wednesday supporting the fiduciary rule in retirement savings will blunt efforts to overturn the Department of Labor’s (DOL)...
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Feb 8, 2017House Resolution Would Have ‘Chilling Effect’ on State Initiatives for Small Business Workforce Savings Programs Across the Country
WASHINGTON, DC — AARP, continuing its efforts to help millions of working Americans in their struggle to save for retirement, today announced its opposition to a House of Representatives...
Feb 8, 2017Now through April 18, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 49th year, is the nation's largest free tax...
- Feb 3, 2017"Harms Middle Class Americans"
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today offered the following statement in response to President Trump's action that delays implementation of a crucial component of retirement planning,...
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Feb 1, 2017Legislation would allow insurance companies to charge older Americans significantly more for health insurance
En español WASHINGTON, DC — In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, AARP Senior Vice President...
Feb 1, 2017In an intimate conversation with AARP The Magazine, Morgan Freeman discusses career, family and being the most recognizable voice in HollywoodAt age 79, Morgan Freeman continues to draw the attention of audiences around the world with his radiant voice, gifted performances and unparalleled talent. In an exclusive interview with AARP The...
Jan 31, 2017Helen Mirren, Alfre Woodard, Treat Williams, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lucas Jade Zumann, Sharon Stone, George Takei, Jovan Adepo, Tom Everett Scott and more join host Margo Martindale at a Star-Studded Evening on Monday, Feb. 6 in Los AngelesAcademy Award-winner Helen Mirren, award-winning actresses Alfre Woodard and Sharon Stone, actors Treat Williams, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lucas Jade Zumann, George Takei, Jovan Adepo and more...
- Jan 30, 2017
AARP today launched a comprehensive campaign to protect Medicare in the face of proposals by some in Congress that would hurt hardworking Americans who have paid in to the program, their entire...
- Jan 17, 2017Includes Protection of Social Security, Medicare Benefits, Access to Affordable Health Care, Prescription Costs
In a letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins outlines AARP's priorities for Americans age 50 and older including protecting Medicare and Social Security, ensuring access...
Jan 12, 2017Resources Offered in Bank Branches and Online will Teach Customers How to Recognize Identity-Theft SchemesA unique educational collaboration was announced today between the AARP Fraud Watch Network and People's United Bank, N.A., with the goal of better protecting consumers in the northeast against...
- Jan 10, 2017New report gives tips and recommendations on sleep to help maintain and improve brain health.
If you want to maintain your brain health as you age, then get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per day, according to a new consensus report issued today by the Global Council on...
- Jan 4, 2017Loving Selected Best Picture of 2016; Denzel Washington and Annette Bening Score Top Acting Honors
AARP The Magazine today announced the winners of the 16th Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards. In doing so, the editors continue their integral role in awards season by honoring the best films...
Jan 3, 2017New AARP Bulletin issue kicks off 2017 with 10 jobs retirees should consider to make some extra cash; Phone Fraud Alert! Grandparent Scam on The Rise; Strategies to get your Doctor to Listen; and AARP's exclusive collaboration with Project RunwayAARP takes a stand on attempts to cut, scale back, or diminish Medicare benefits. Currently, 57 million Americans rely on these benefits for their healthcare. The cover story, "Why Medicare...
