AARP Launches Skill Building Platform to Help Older Workers
WEBSep 29, 2021 · WASHINGTON—Today AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for Work SM, 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 Relaunches its Livability Index to Reveal America’s
WEBApr 18, 2022 · AARP’s Public Policy Institute launched the updated AARP Livability Index today, the most comprehensive, web-based tool of its kind that scores every neighborhood and community in the United States—in all 50 states and the District of Columbia—for the services and amenities that affect people’s lives the most as they age.
AARP Unveils New Brand Campaign That Speaks to the
WEBApr 23, 2021 · AARP is unveiling a new brand campaign, entitled “Wise Friend and Fierce Defender,” aimed at creating a greater emotional connection with Gen X and Young Boomer audiences. The first new brand campaign in three years was specifically designed to introduce and position AARP as the friend and advocate people need to help them ensure their money, health and happiness live as long as they do.
AARP Foundation Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Reverse …
WEBDec 7, 2023 · AARP Foundation attorneys have joined a proposed class action lawsuit against Compu-Link (Celink), the largest reverse mortgage subservicer in the U.S., and Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF), formerly the largest reverse mortgage servicer nationwide. The suit alleges the two companies added various types of unlawful loan servicing fees that violate reverse mortgage contracts and federal and state ...
AARP The Magazine's April/May 2022 issue - April 4, 2022
WEBApr 4, 2022 · WASHINGTON—This spring, the April/May 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) offers readers insight into living their most fulfilling lives, despite what obstacles are thrown.Cover star Liam Neeson shares how memories still affect his decision-making process when taking on new roles. Renowned actress Selma Blair explains that asking for help is a strength not a weakness when discussing her ...
New AARP Ohio Poll: In Close U.S. Senate Race, Sen. Sherrod
WEBAug 1, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio—Today, AARP Ohio released a 2024 statewide election survey, revealing that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Ohioans ages 50 and older. Ohio residents ages 50 and older make up an outsized portion of the electorate: in the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 56% of all Ohio voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up ...
Older Adults Favor a Good Quality Life Over a Long Life
WEBJun 1, 2022 · WASHINGTON—While three-quarters or more of those 60 and over have at least one serious health condition, nearly half rate their health as very good or excellent, according to new research from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners.The Second Half of Life Research found that Americans are more likely to take steps to address their health as they get older, including actions ...
AARP Introduces Alcove Virtual Reality App on Oculus Quest to …
WEBAug 20, 2020 · WASHINGTON—AARP Innovation Labs today released Alcove for Oculus Quest, a virtual reality home that helps families and friends stay connected and discover new experiences, no matter their travel budget, time, or mobility constraints. Alcove is the first family-oriented app to launch in the Oculus Quest store and offers a variety of settings for people to engage in together, including health ...
Class Action Seeks to Protect Vulnerable Alden Nursing Facility ...
WEBSep 28, 2022 · CHICAGO-- Residents of six area nursing facilities filed a class action suit against the Alden Group, one of the largest health care providers for older adults in Illinois, seeking to end chronic and intentional understaffing at the facilities.The complaint alleges Alden attracts thousands of residents to its facilities, and then systematically understaffs those facilities, leading to neglect ...
AARP Bulletin’s Fraud Prevention Guide 2024 - April 3, 2024
WEBApr 3, 2024 · The April 2024 issue of AARP Bulletin. WASHINGTON —Criminals are using the latest technology (and a whole lot of creativity) to come up with fresh ways to steal people’s money and identities. This month, the cover story of the April AARP Bulletin features the real-life stories of fraud—and the ways law enforcement and AARP fraud ...