Jan 8, 2025 · Beginning today through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, AARP invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

Nov 12, 2024 · WASHINGTON–AARP, the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced today that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO. “Dr. Minter-Jordan joins us with the necessary attributes to successfully guide AARP on the next leg of our journey to help people live better as they age ...

Jan 9, 2025 · List prices for the 25 top Medicare Part D drugs not currently selected for Medicare drug price negotiation have increased by an average of 98 percent—or nearly doubled—since they first entered the market, according to a new report from AARP’s Public Policy Institute released today. The report also found that, on average, more than 40 percent of the current list prices for the top 25 ...

Jan 9, 2025 · The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to handle data breaches, tips for traveling with a medical device, a spotlight on the work of ombudsmen in nursing homes, and a message to our members from new AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan.

Sep 23, 2024 · WASHINGTON—Samuel L. Jackson, winner of an Honorary Academy Award and a BAFTA award, is best known for his numerous acting and producing credits.However, in the October/November 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), Jackson, 75, discussed his life beyond his career, including his health, his generosity, and his ancestry.. Jackson had been surrounded by adversity growing up, from living in ...

WASHINGTON— The December 2024/January 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2024/2025. The incomparable Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh graces the cover in all her elegance, opening up about her journey and trailblazing career.

Dec 10, 2024 · WASHINGTON — AARP’s national 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey reveals that a strong majority of adults aged 50 and older (75%) wish to remain in their current homes as they age, and 73% hope to stay in their communities — significantly higher than younger adults aged 18-49 (60% and 63%, respectively) — but existing housing policies and community infrastructure are not keeping ...

Apr 24, 2024 · WASHINGTON—A new AARP survey finds that 20% of adults ages 50+ have no retirement savings, and more than half (61%) are worried they will not have enough money to support them in retirement. The findings also reveal a decline in overall sense of financial security among men, 42% of whom describe their financial situation as “fair” or “poor,” up from 34% in the beginning of 2022.

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 ...

Dec 31, 2024 · WASHINGTON— Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a resounding judgment in the class action case Brown, et al v.District of Columbia, finding that the District of Columbia has violated the rights of D.C. residents with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).The Court’s decision followed a trial …