WASHINGTON—A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 85th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so due to the pandemic. The...

WASHINGTON, DC—AARP today sent a letter to President Trump in response to his recent statements suggesting elimination of the current dedicated funding for Social Security. The full text of the...

WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today made the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to suspend payroll taxes: “While we agree that...

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP released a new survey revealing global executives’ thinking about the rapidly-aging workforce. Among the findings: 83% of global business leaders recognize that...

WASHINGTON— Superstar chef, author, entrepreneur and humanitarian José Andrés invites AARP into his kitchen for a conversation on family, food, community and caregiving in AARP The...

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP launched “Protect Voters 50+,” a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect Americans age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. The...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — AARP and AARP Foundation are urging a Minnesota District Court in Ramsey County (St. Paul) to send absentee ballots to all registered voters and waive a state requirement that...

LOS ANGELES—Known for starring in dozens of critically acclaimed features, two-time Academy Award®-winning actor, director and producer Kevin Costner discusses accountability, transcending...

WASHINGTON—AARP has been named one of Fast Company’s 2020 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Now in its second annual year, the list honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep...

WASHINGTON—AARP released the following statement today from Nancy LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer, in response to the introduction of the HEALS Act:...

WASHINGTON—AARP today welcomed new leaders and directors to its Board of Directors, including the organization’s newest Board Chair, Annette Franqui, First Vice Chair, Martha M. Hayes, and...

WASHINGTON— AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to the passing of Rep. John Lewis. "Today we mourn the loss of a fearless civil rights hero. Congressman John...

WASHINGTON—AARP Foundation welcomed the Schenectady County Supreme Court’s decision yesterday to reject the defendants’ effort to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of St. Clare’s Hospital...

Washington – Today AARP announced it was ramping up efforts to move Congress to enact a five point plan to prevent further COVID deaths in the nation’s nursing homes. More than 56,000 people...

Washington – AARP and AARP Foundation are urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block a rule interpreting to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act – a revision that...

WASHINGTON – AARP is teaming up with Daybreaker, the global morning dance movement and wellness community active in 28 cities around the world, to present a virtual “social dis-dance” party...

WASHINGTON– AARP’s “99 Great Ways to Save” is back with all-new clever tips for cheaper groceries, lower bills, DIY cost cutters, secret discounts and more. In the 2020 collection, older...

WASHINGTON—A new report from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) concludes that music can potentially stimulate brain health, manage stress, and help treat brain health conditions as...

WASHINGTON – AARP released the following statement today on Gilead’s announcement that remdesivir, a coronavirus treatment, will cost more than $3,000 per patient, at least 33% more than the...

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP Arizona State Director Dana Marie Kennedy testified on behalf of AARP, its 38 million members and their families at the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee...

WASHINGTON—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement today in response to states beginning to answer concerns over racial injustice, law enforcement practices, and disparities:...

En Español WASHINGTON— A new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP finds that the number of family caregivers caring for an adult or child with special needs in the...

WASHINGTON —AARP Innovation Labs is pleased to announce three winners of the Hacking Menopause Challenge, in collaboration with Hackster.io: EloCare, Pride Chill, and NYX Systems. The startup...

WASHINGTON—Today AARP released a statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the federal health department’s rollback of key protections under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

WASHINGTON—AARP Foundation is providing free online tax prep assistance through its Tax-Aide program now through July 15. The virtual method serves as an alternative option to the program’s...

WASHINGTON— Today AARP announced a new online training module to help financial institution employees identify and stop suspected financial exploitation during the pandemic. As the coronavirus...

WASHINGTON— AARP has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2020 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous...

WASHINGTON—Today AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement: “As we witness the protests over racial injustice and face the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we believe our nation...

LOS ANGELES—In its first edition created during the coronavirus, AARP The Magazine provides a huge dose of great advice and stories of resilient people for these challenging times. In features...

WASHINGTON – Just a few months of life within the coronavirus pandemic has caused almost every business leader, researcher and planner to thoroughly rethink the future of America and how it will...

Washington — Today the National League of Cities (NLC) and AARP launched the COVID-19 Older Adult Response Initiative, a partnership to showcase how communities are responding to the coronavirus...

LOS ANGELES—Beloved actor, director and comedian Alan Alda, who stole America’s heart as army doctor Hawkeye Pierce on the hit TV sitcom M*A*S*H, gives an inside look into the lessons he’s...

WASHINGTON–– A new report released today by AARP and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) synthesizes years of data and findings to help explain why women are disproportionately affected...

WASHINGTON— Today, AARP released the following statement from Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond on the U.S. House of Representatives consideration of...

WASHINGTON—A new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP finds that the number of family caregivers in the United States increased by 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020 and now...

WASHINGTON—AARP and AARP Foundation filed an amicus brief today, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling and uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) as...

WASHINGTON —According to a new AARP survey, seven in ten (71%) rely on peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms to transfer money in a relatively quick and easy manner. The poll also found that...

WASHINGTON – One of the most important questions still unanswered in the coronavirus pandemic is, why do some older people fall prey so easily to the virus, while others readily fend it off?...

WASHINGTON—A new poll from AARP finds that nine in 10 Americans age 50 and older would strongly support or support additional federal action to assist nursing homes and other care facilities....

WASHINGTON—AARP is continuing to fight for older Americans amid the coronavirus crisis by holding a nationwide Virtual Lobby Week April 29 to May 5. Beginning today, AARP state leaders and...

WASHINGTON--As COVID-19 continues to impact daily life across the country and around the world, the Foundation for Art & Healing (FAH), in collaboration with AARP Foundation, is addressing the...

WASHINGTON–With older adults at higher risk for severe illness and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, AARP and NRTA have announced a new grant program to support retired educators across the nation.

WASHINGTON– AARP has teamed up with the U.S. Census Bureau to release public service announcement (PSA) videos in 18 Asian languages to help Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)...

WASHINGTON — AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to the Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ reports released today: “Medicare and Social Security are more...

WASHINGTON—Esteemed medical reporter and neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares his personal story of why he became a doctor, why he has had a lifelong curiosity about the brain, and also his best...

WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond issued the following statement in response to news reports around the country about potential rationing in the distribution of and access to health care, services and equipment...

LOS ANGELES—As a happily married couple of 40 years, award-winning actress Marlo Thomas and media pioneer Phil Donahue give an intimate and exclusive look into six famous marriages and the...

WASHINGTON—Whether it’s the coronavirus, the upcoming election, a new Medicare policy, or any major development, professional fraud organizations are increasingly using the day’s news as opportunities to scam Americans, and particularly older Americans. In this month’s cover story, AARP Bulletin opens the curtains on the increasingly sophisticated, professional, international, and tech-savvy world of fraud.

WASHINGTON—AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement on the bipartisan agreement on the coronavirus stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...

WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to President Trump signing legislation to reauthorize...