We Hear You, but do the Candidates?
I spent an evening recently watching a focus group – a moderated conversation about the election and Social Security with 30 undecided voters. For those of us in Washington, DC who are around policy...
View ArticleBoomer Women and the 2016 Election
We’re in the homestretch of the 2016 election and women voters are certainly getting a lot of attention. Older women — particularly women of the boomer generation — may decide the presidential...
View ArticleThe 50+ Are Sharing in the Benefits of the Sharing Economy
When you think about the sharing economy, you probably conjure up an image of Millennials using the latest app on their smartphones to order up something on-demand or provide a service to someone...
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40 Million Family Caregivers Deserve Our Thanks
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 40 million Americans who take care of a loved one — helping them live independently at home where they want to be. What family...
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50+ Voters and the 2016 Election
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) The outcome of the 2016 presidential election took many people by surprise. I’ve spent a fair amount of time listening to experts analyze the election results over the past week....
View ArticleHome Sharing: A Win-Win for the 50+
AARP recently conducted a survey to find out where people want to live when they retire. You may think a warm weather climate topped the list, but the number one place was right where they are now....
View ArticleAARP Announces 2016 Capitol Caregivers and Super Savers
Across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP is fighting to help families address important day-to-day issues—from caring for a loved one to retiring with...
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Protecting Medicaid’s Promise
With the start of the new Congress and new Administration, health care policy is on the front burner in Washington. The future is very uncertain, and the stakes are high. Health care touches all of us...
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‘Age Rating’ Is Washington-Speak for Overcharging Older Americans
If you have a hard time understanding what the wonks in Washington are talking about, welcome to the club. Beltway buzzwords are at dime a dozen on Capitol Hill, but there’s one particular term to...
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New Survey Shows That America’s Mayors and AARP Know What’s Important
I spent time a few weeks ago with hundreds of our nation’s mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 85th Annual Winter Meeting. In addition to listening to leaders like New York Mayor Bill de Blasio,...
View ArticleRecognizing the Value of Volunteers
When you work for an organization powered by more than 58,000 exceptional volunteers, National Volunteer Week is more than a footnote on the calendar. It’s an important reminder to thank and honor the...
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U.S. Senate Considers RAISE Family Caregivers Act
This week, the U.S. Senate began its consideration of the RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage) Family Caregivers Act — an important piece of legislation that would start a national...
View ArticleThe Power of the 50+ Voter
“The polls got it wrong.” We hear this a lot when election outcomes don’t match pre-vote predictions. But what about the exit polls – the Election Day surveys that pollsters and pundits use to tell us...
View ArticleEmployers Can Do More to Support Family Caregivers
With more than 60 percent of America’s 40 million family caregivers balancing their caregiving responsibilities with paid employment, there is a pressing need for employers to do more to support...
View ArticleGiving Thanks for America’s Family Caregivers
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s also remember that November is National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize and express our appreciation for America’s 40 million family...
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AARP Announces 2017 State Capitol Caregivers and Super Savers
In addition to advocating for older Americans in the halls of Congress, AARP staff and volunteers are working on the ground in all 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to...
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‘Age Rating’ Is Washington-Speak for Overcharging Older Americans
If you have a hard time understanding what the wonks in Washington are talking about, welcome to the club. Beltway buzzwords are at dime a dozen on Capitol Hill, but there’s one particular term to...
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New Survey Shows That America’s Mayors and AARP Know What’s Important
I spent time a few weeks ago with hundreds of our nation’s mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 85th Annual Winter Meeting. In addition to listening to leaders like New York Mayor Bill de Blasio,...
View ArticleRecognizing the Value of Volunteers
When you work for an organization powered by more than 58,000 exceptional volunteers, National Volunteer Week is more than a footnote on the calendar. It’s an important reminder to thank and honor the...
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U.S. Senate Considers RAISE Family Caregivers Act
This week, the U.S. Senate began its consideration of the RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage) Family Caregivers Act — an important piece of legislation that would start a national...
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