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AARP Survey Finds 1 in 5 Boomers Worried About Affording Health Care in 2009

December 23, 2008—A new AARP survey released today examines the health care and prescription drug challenges facing Boomers and older Americans in the weakened economy.

AARP Statement on the Proposed Appointment of Ray LaHood as Transportation Secretary

December 19, 2008—The naming of former House Member Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation Designee signals a welcome bipartisan approach to one of the major challenges of the next decade.

Ageless Rocker Voted Air Guitar Queen In AARP And Foreigner’s National Air Guitar Competition

December 18, 2008—AARP, the world’s largest advocacy organization for the 50+ community and the legendary rock band Foreigner, today announced the winner of the “Air Guitar for My Guitar” national air guitar competition. Linda Frey, age 50, from Allentown, PA was named the victor after more than 7,000 votes were cast online by the public to determine the outcome.

AARP: CBO Report on Health Care Spending Helps Determine Some – But Not All – Costs of Reform

December 18, 2008—AARP Executive Vice President John Rother issued the following statement in response to the latest series of health care reports released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this morning:

AARP Paper Details Ways to Increase Generic Drug Use

December 17, 2008—A new report by AARP’s Public Policy Institute details strategies used to increase the use of generic prescription drugs, which are typically as little as one-third the cost of their brand name counterparts.

AARP: Beware of Hidden Charges During Part D Open Enrollment

December 16, 2008—With just over two weeks remaining to choose a Medicare prescription drug plan for 2009, AARP is urging older Americans to beware of extra charges they may face with some plans.

AARP Hails House Passage of One-Year Moratorium on Required Minimum Distributions From Retirement Accounts

December 11, 2008—In an effort to help give older Americans some much needed financial flexibility as they struggle to manage their finances during this difficult economic time, AARP has been working with Congress and the Administration to issue a temporary freeze on mandatory retirement account withdrawals.

Controlling Costs in Medicare: What Works and What Doesn't

December 09, 2008—As Congress prepares for comprehensive health care reform in the coming year, a new report from AARP’s Public Policy Institute looks at ways to control the cost of Medicare, which is projected to be more than $500 billion in 2009.

AARP: Consistently Growing Number of Unemployed Workers Heightens Need For Immediate Response To Dire Economic Times

December 05, 2008—Individuals, government and businesses are preparing to close out 2008 under extremely difficult economic circumstances. Record breaking job cuts, growing unemployment rates and a fragile economy threaten the financial security of all Americans. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today responded to the updated unemployment numbers

India’s Dignity Foundation Now Part of The AARP Global Network

December 05, 2008—AARP today announced that Dignity Foundation, one of India’s leading organizations for people 50+, joined the AARP Global Network as an Associate Federation member.