Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! The program, underway in six states, simply repeats the same flawed tactics that already delay care, frustrate patients and cost us more money. Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! NEW YORK, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally, heat-related mortality has risen by nearly 17 percent per year since 2016. As a result, New York City now issues heat alerts and opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least two consecutive days or a heat index […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Willimantic, CT – The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) filed a federal lawsuit on March 4, 2026 against the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to compel the release of records detailing the implementation of significant Medicare eligibility restrictions under H.R. 1 (the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025). […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Thursday, February 12, 2026 PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes and Senator Lauren Kuby today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 1608, landmark legislation that would establish minimum habitability standards for indoor temperatures in Arizona rental properties statewide and protect vulnerable tenants during periods of extreme heat or cold. The bill directly addresses the growing public health crisis […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Elecsys® pTau-181 test helps clinicians rule out Alzheimer’s disease by identifying patients unlikely to have amyloid pathology Now available nationwide in primary care settings for patients aged 55 and older experiencing symptoms of cognitive decline Expands Labcorp’s comprehensive portfolio of Alzheimer’s disease blood tests across both primary and specialty care settings BURLINGTON, N.C., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Labcorp […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today introduced legislation to establish an Older Workers’ Bureau within the Department of Labor. The Bureau would be responsible for identifying the challenges faced by workers aged 55 and older, developing policies to improve their employment conditions, and expanding access to employment opportunities. […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Washington, D.C. — The newly updated AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site at taxaide.aarpfoundation.org is now live for tax year 2026, offering comprehensive information on one of America’s largest volunteer-run tax assistance programs. The online hub provides guidance on free tax preparation, answers to frequently asked questions, and details on expanded tax breaks for older taxpayers. AARP […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Tuesday, February 3, 2026 PHOENIX — Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter challenging the federal government’s Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health care facilities. Originally established by the Nursing Home Reform initiative, new and improved standards were […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Ribbon cutting, tour of new labs for biomarker blood tests highlight day SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2026) – Some of the worldwide leading research in more accessible – and affordable – testing for Alzheimer’s disease is being done in Arizona. New research laboratories dedicated to revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Launches Educational Campaign to Highlight the Essential Role of Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals January 26, 2026 CHICAGO – A new national survey released today by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) finds that nearly half of Americans are turning to unaccredited sources, social media, and AI-generated recommendations to […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Thursday, January 22, 2026 PHOENIX — Today the Attorney General announced that she has reached a settlement agreement to resolve the complaint filed by her office alleging elder abuse and consumer fraud by the owners and operators of the assisted living facility formerly known as Heritage Village Assisted Living. In a consent judgement filed this morning, the Attorney General asked […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! January 22, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during a Ways & Means Committee hearing, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, called on the CEOS from the nation’s top health insurance companies to publicly support his popular bipartisan legislation, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The legislation would […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! WASHINGTON — With the IRS announcing that tax season begins on January 26, there are a number of important changes that older Americans will be able to take advantage of this year, in part thanks to AARP’s advocacy. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased inflation adjustments for the standard deduction, and a new bonus senior […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering nerve pain and other nasty long-term consequences. The most important reason for older adults to be vaccinated […]
Add to Bookmark Bookmark Us! Banner Health-led study enables global research participation without healthcare infrastructure barriers. SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 5, 2026) – A groundbreaking international study demonstrates that Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing. The research, published Monday […]
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