The nursing home workforce faces a multitude of challenges, including low wages, inadequate benefits, and lack of advancement opportunities. A new report outlines the multifaceted approach needed to address these challenges. spr.ly/6012dL8Lo

'At AARP, we’re engaging the private sector to be sure companies big and small are thinking through possible solutions to better support their employees who are #FamilyCaregivers ,' says Susan Reinhard, AARP senior vice president & director of AARPpolicy. spr.ly/6014dxI0k

Filling the information gap on how people with #Medicare Advantage (MA) actually use available supplemental benefits is critical to strengthen policymakers’ ability to make informed coverage and funding policies for MA. #Data #Medicare #HealthCare spr.ly/6012dlrza

“As Americans grow older, more families have more members with #caregiving needs - like young children & their parents - while also holding down a job or career,' Susan Reinhard said in a statement about the AARP and S&P Global report, provided to USA TODAY. spr.ly/6010dmcBe

By adding a new indicator, the latest edition of the AARP #LTSS State Scorecard brings attention to the critical need within disaster planning to consider socially vulnerable people, including older adults and #FamilyCaregivers . spr.ly/6016dl1zk

As the largest and most trusted segment of the health care workforce, nurses have the power to advance health equity. The Future of Nursing: Campaign For Action has launched the Equity-Minded Nurse campaign as part of that effort. spr.ly/6015dZAWL

We modeled the effects of an Automatic Individual Retirement Account, a simple retirement #savings program, plus an emergency savings feature; employees of all working ages experienced significantly improved net wealth & liquid funds. #AutoIRA spr.ly/6014dZfqA

#DYK 67% of family caregivers have difficulty balancing their jobs with #caregiving duties with 27% of working #FamilyCaregivers shifting from full-time to part-time work, and 13% have changed employers — in order to meet caregiving responsibilities. spr.ly/6010dks2K

An AARP survey from Nov 2023 examined how older adults are embracing the two RSV vaccines approved by the U.S. FDA in May 2023. Findings reveal parallels in uptake with other vaccines, but ensuring widespread benefits remains a challenge. spr.ly/6018dZ4Vr

48 million Americans care for parents, spouses, and friends – and most of them also have jobs. This paper focuses on respite care, how it works and how it fits into a larger set of services that #FamilyCaregivers need and could benefit from. #LongTermCare spr.ly/6017dZNgJ

“As our population ages, it’s critical that employers support #FamilyCaregivers in the workforce with the policies, such as paid leave, that can ease their everyday burdens.” said Susan Reinhard regarding a recent AARP & S&P Global survey. spr.ly/6014dkqSi

“High prices combined with the fact that far too many people don’t have enough #retirement savings is making it increasingly hard for people to choose when to retire,” David John (David John 🇺🇦), AARP Policy senior policy adviser, told Yahoo Finance. spr.ly/6012dR46m

“The research actually tells us young people do not resent #SocialSecurity . In fact, among those 18-29, who won’t retire for decades to come, less than 10% think that too much is spent on #socialsecurity .” says Jim Palmieri in our latest Policy Now video. spr.ly/6013jC185

Click this link for an infographic and other resources about safe #drug disposal and why it’s so important. Read the related report explaining the barriers older adults face to safely disposing of drugs and some actionable solutions. #TakeBackDay spr.ly/6012beno8

Prescription drug reforms enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will alter the #Rx drug landscape. Less discussed is the impact of these provisions on state pharmaceutical assistance programs (SPAPs). Read our report to learn more. spr.ly/6015dK9P7

42% of adults age 65+ take 5 or more #medications every month, which translates to a lot of waste if contents are not disposed of properly. Explore #DrugDisposal recommendations for unused, unwanted, and expired drugs. AARP Policy James McSpadden U.S. FDA spr.ly/6015j7sK7

Addressing the needs of individuals with complex health and social needs requires a multifaceted approach that extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the #healthcare system. Join this 5/23 webinar about the Camden Coalition Complex Care Certificate.
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Financial projections indicate #SocialSecurity will have sufficient funds to pay scheduled benefits until 2035. As Congress continues to discuss Social Security reforms, this research highlights the program’s popularity among Americans of all backgrounds. spr.ly/6013jCDEP

'Every survey we have says it’s what people prefer to do,' says Susan Reinhard (Susan Reinhard), director of AARP Policy, while discussing aging in place or staying in your home as you age for as long as you can with L.A. Daily News. #AginginPlace dailynews.com/2024/05/12/wha…

Support for #SocialSecurity is strong across all age groups, with more than 90% of The General Social Survey respondents feeling that either too little or the right amount is spent on the program. spr.ly/6014jCDnC