Nov 12, 2024 · WASHINGTON–AARP, the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, announced today that Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan will serve as its next CEO. “Dr. Minter-Jordan joins us with the necessary attributes to successfully guide AARP on the next leg of our journey to help people live better as they age ...

WASHINGTON— The December 2024/January 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2024/2025. The incomparable Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh graces the cover in all her elegance, opening up about her journey and trailblazing career.

Mar 21, 2024 · WASHINGTON—AARP Chief Executive Officer Jo Ann Jenkins announced her decision to step down when her contract expires at the end of the year. Jenkins has served as CEO for the past decade. She has been part of AARP since 2004, when she joined the AARP Services, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors, where she served as Chair of the Board from 2009-2010.

Dec 10, 2024 · WASHINGTON — AARP’s national 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey reveals that a strong majority of adults aged 50 and older (75%) wish to remain in their current homes as they age, and 73% hope to stay in their communities — significantly higher than younger adults aged 18-49 (60% and 63%, respectively) — but existing housing policies and community infrastructure are not keeping ...

Nov 20, 2024 · WASHINGTON — AARP The Magazine today announced nominees for the annual Movies for Grownups ® (MFG) Awards, with A Complete Unknow n, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Gladiator II and September 5 for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups.For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting ...

Jan 1, 2025 · WASHINGTON – Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on the first day the new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket spending cap for prescription drugs goes into effect for our nation’s nearly 55 million Medicare Part D enrollees: "Today’s milestone marks a significant step forward in our longstanding efforts to ...

Nov 22, 2024 · The momentum in Michelle Yeoh’s career appears endless, even after her historical Best Actress Oscar win in 2023. In the December 2024/January 2025 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the award-winning actress, 62, tells ATM about her desire to continue growing as an actress, her family upbringing, and honoring the past Asian actresses that have paved the way for her success.

The American Association of Retired Persons (now known as AARP) is founded by a retired high school principal, Ethel Percy Andrus, PhD. Its four official goals are to (1) enhance the quality of life for older persons; (2) promote independence, dignity and purpose for older persons; (3) lead in determining the role and place of older persons in society; and (4) improve the image of aging.

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Jan 16, 2025 · The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to handle data breaches, tips for traveling with a medical device, a spotlight on the work of ombudsmen in nursing homes, and a message to our members from new AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan.