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Oct 8, 2024. New AARP Poll: Presidential Race Is a Toss-up in Arizona. PHOENIX—Today, AARP Arizona released its second statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Arizonans ages 50 and older. Ninety-two percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely ...
New U.S. Workforce Report: Nearly 70% of Family Caregivers …
May 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON, DC, and NEW YORK — New analysis of a survey conducted in 2023 by AARP and S&P Global shows that the unpredictable nature of caregiving for an adult is among the biggest stressors that caregivers face: 67% of family caregivers have difficulty balancing their jobs with caregiving duties. 27% of working caregivers have shifted from full-time to part-time work or have reduced hours ...
AARP Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Help Family Caregivers Navigate ...
Oct 24, 2023 · WASHINGTON--AARP strongly supports new bipartisan legislation, the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act, which would make it easier for family caregivers to navigate key financial and health care programs.The bill was introduced today by Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and is co-sponsored by Senators Kyrsten Sinema, (I-AZ), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Casey (D-PA ...
AARP Bulletin’s 2022 Guide to COVID Variants, Vaccines and Masks
Jan 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 Launches Skill Building Platform to Help Older Workers
Sep 29, 2021 · Today AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM, a new platform to help older workers gain in-demand skills to give them an edge in today’s competitive job market. According to AARP research, two-thirds of older workers are interested in additional job/skills training and the same amount have taken some type of training in the past two years.
AARP Names New Board Leaders and Directors - MediaRoom
Jun 8, 2023 · WASHINGTON – Today, AARP announced a new leadership team for its Board of Directors. Lloyd E. Johnson will serve as Board Chair, replacing Annette Franqui, who planned to step down after the Board’s June 2023 meeting. Beth Ellard will remain First Vice Chair, Robert Blancato will become Second Vice Chair and serve as Chair of the Board’s ...
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Oct 15, 2024 · PHOENIX—Today, AARP Arizona released its second statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Arizonans ages 50 and older. Ninety-two percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to vote in this election, a 6-point increase since AARP ...
AARP Survey Shows 8 in 10 Older Adults Want to Age in Their …
Nov 18, 2021 · WASHINGTON—AARP’s new 2021 Home and Community Preferences survey found that while more than three-quarters of adults ages 50 and older want to stay in their homes (77%) and communities (79%) as they age, one-third (33%) also report their houses would need modifications to be able to do so safely and independently.These needs are consistent for adults overall (ages 18+) who wish to stay in ...
AARP Responds to 2024 Medicare and Social Security Trustees …
May 6, 2024. AARP Responds to 2024 Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports. WASHINGTON— AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to the Medicare and Social Security Trustees Reports released today: “While there was good news today in the Trustees Reports, older Americans need certainty that Medicare and ...
AARP Bulletin Enlists Pros for 2024 Guide “Modern ... - MediaRoom
AARP Bulletin's May 2024 issue cover. WASHINGTON —The May edition of AARP Bulletin offers readers professional tips to solve 26 everyday problems. Bulletin editors sought guidance from dozens of top professional field readers’ burning questions. Their tips and solutions cover the gamut of life’s sources of daily annoyances and confusion ...