Posts Tagged ‘AARP’
AARP study shows Seniors favor a good life, over a lengthy one – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Even with many older adults facing health challenges in their later years, they maintain an optimistic view of their aging and expect their lives to improve as they grow older, according to new research findings from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. The study found that three-quarters…
Read MoreAARP survey: Close link for women between discrimination and mental health – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Washington, DC-based AARP recently reported the results of its annual survey, Mirror/Mirror: Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age and Media™. The survey findings indicate that discrimination is a real and common occurrence. Nearly two out of three (63%) women 50-plus say they feel discriminated against regularly. For most American…
Read MoreMore retirees choose to un-retire, and re-enter the workforce – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Retirees are rethinking their decision to leave their jobs to travel, to pursue leisure activities and hobbies, and to spend time with their family and friends. After the surge of retirements in the early months of the pandemic in late spring 2022, retirees are now returning to…
Read MorePrimary a few short weeks away – be educated on issues for seniors – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On Aug. 17, just twenty-eight days before Rhode Island’s Sept. 13th Primary Election, at the Warwick-based Pilgrim Senior Center, Gov. Dan McKee joined Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, other elected leaders and advocates to highlight recently passed legislative and budget initiatives that supported Rhode Island’s senior population.…
Read MoreNew resources to protect Seniors before, during and after Natural Disasters – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last year, alone, the Washington, DC-based AARP noted that the nation experienced more than 1,300 tornadoes, 21 named storms (with winds of 39 mph or greater), nearly 59,000 wildfires that burned more than 7.13 million acres, along with numerous ice storms and other weather events that caused major damage…
Read MoreAARP awards 4 Community Challenge grants
AARP Awards Grants to Four Rhode Island Organizations as Part of Its Nationwide Program to Make Communities More Livable AARP Rhode Island today announced that four organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action…
Read MoreAging groups gear up to support candidates in primaries, mid-terms – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In just 140 days, seniors will go to the polls to cast ballots for candidates who they believe will lead the nation in the right direction. Over three months ago, the Washington, DC based AARP, the nation’s largest senior advocacy group announced the kick-off of its Voter Engagement…
Read MoreTrustee Reports predict improved outlook for Social Security and Medicare – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues On June 2, 2022, following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the Social Security Administration (SSA) – joined by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury —…
Read MoreAARP poll: women over 50 to decide control of congress, state capitols – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues It’s just 214 days until the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for Nov. 8, 2022, (Rhode Island’s primary is 167 days away scheduled for Sept. 13, 2022). During the 117th Congress, with a slim majority of 222 Democrats to 212 Republicans, the Democrats control the House chamber. When…
Read MoreAARP report: 6 Pillars of Brain Health – lifestyle changes and community policies – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss The Washington, DC-based AARP releases its latest Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) report citing strong scientific evidence that behavior changes and lifestyle habits can positively impact one’s brain health – yet many adults struggle to implement such simple changes. In a new report released last month, “How to Sustain Brain Healthy Behaviors:…
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