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Costs for long-term services and supports have surged by nearly 50% since 2019. Our new video and report explore why. spr.ly/6018BDJZxj #ltss #longtermcare #longtermcarecosts
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 🎀 AARP’s Healthy Aging Monitor shows breast cancer screening increased slightly from 2019–2023 across all age groups. See how screening rates have changed over time: spr.ly/6010BHWsnO
More than 1 in 3 older adults have limited medication literacy, making it harder to manage prescriptions, understand labels, or navigate drug coverage. During #HealthLiteracyMonth, explore AARP PPI’s Medication Literacy Series: [link]
How can local data help close equity gaps for adults 50+? Join @AARP & @urbaninstitute’s GSA virtual workshop Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the Aging Opportunity Dashboard and turn state- and county-level data into action. Register: spr.ly/6015BHZlJt
Financial exploitation can cost victims up to $120,000. This #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, explore how @AARP’s BankSafe Initiative helps financial professionals spot exploitation, protect assets, and better support consumers and caregivers: spr.ly/6003BGNgD5
How can local data help close equity gaps for adults 50+? Join @AARP & @urbaninstitute’s GSA virtual workshop Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. ET to explore the Aging Opportunity Dashboard and turn state- and county-level data into action. Register: spr.ly/6016BHZlE4
Sandwich generation caregivers are paying a price at work: 67% report a work disruption due to caregiving, and 22% face high financial strain vs. 16% of other caregivers. From @NA4Caregiving & @AARP: spr.ly/6015BGfKLT #FamilyCaregivers #SandwichGeneration
Better data can lead to better decisions for nursing home residents. AARP PPI’s Nursing Home Quality and Safety Dashboard helps policymakers, researchers, advocates, and families track trends, compare states, and identify areas needing attention: spr.ly/6018BGfGi0
How do brand name drug companies delay competition from lower-priced generic drugs? A new AARP PPI report examines tactics like modifying existing drugs, patent thickets, and price increases—and what they mean for consumers and Medicare. Read more: spr.ly/6012BGfGzn
Sandwich generation caregivers aren't spending more hours caregiving each week, they're just fitting more into them. 48% are in high-intensity caregiving situations, vs. 36% a decade ago. From @NA4Caregiving & @AARP: spr.ly/6017BGfKnx #FamilyCaregivers #SandwichGeneration
U.S. prices for 25 top-selling brand-name drugs rose by an average of 81% after launch, while prices for the same drugs fell by an average of 13% across 19 comparable countries, according to @AARP research highlighted by @TheStreet. Read more: spr.ly/6017BGfEUt #DrugPrices
World Mental Health Day: check in with the people carrying the most. Sandwich generation caregivers face a 50% higher risk of physical strain, only 16% have been asked what they need. From @NA4Caregiving & @AARP: spr.ly/6010BGfJ9k #WorldMentalHealthDay #SandwichGeneration
Home care prices rose 7.9% in the past year—nearly twice overall inflation. For someone receiving 30 hours of care a week, that could mean about $4,600 more annually, putting added pressure on older adults and family caregivers. Read more: spr.ly/6010BGSlW0
Many older adults fall into a care gap: private-pay care is unaffordable, but they may not qualify for Medicaid. New AARP PPI research examines how community-based models can help fill that gap and support aging in place. Read more: spr.ly/6019BGSl6T
Rising costs are squeezing lower-income households: in 2022-2023, 70% of their spending went to basic necessities: housing, food, and transportation. Explore the @AARPPolicy findings: spr.ly/6019BGSckx
On #WorldHeartDay on Sept. 29, remember: blood pressure screening matters. Federal guidance recommends regular hypertension screening for all adults. See what AARP’s Healthy Aging Monitor shows about preventive care: spr.ly/6014BGS9dg
🖥️ AI could create new opportunities for workers 50+—but only if they’re included in training. Older workers bring critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills employers need. Explore what age-inclusive AI adoption may mean: spr.ly/6011BGiwcR
#FutureOfWork
ALT Person using computer to use AI tools
What if prices for 10 top brand-name drugs were closer to those paid in other high-income countries? AARP PPI finds projected #Medicare spending on these products could fall from $273B to $76B between 2029 and 2033—a nearly $200B difference. Learn more: spr.ly/6014BGgEno
Nearly 5M adults ages 50–64 enrolled in Medicaid will face new community engagement requirements. Explore how the rules could affect those with disabilities and serious illnesses: spr.ly/6014BGrrPK
#Disability #Medicaid #Medicare #OneBigBeautifulBillAct
Millions of Americans are raising kids while also caring for an adult. A new report from AARP and @NA4Caregiving finds sandwich generation caregivers make up 29% of all caregivers of an adult. Read the report: spr.ly/6012BGR2lm
#FamilyCaregivers #SandwichGeneration
How does an intergenerational community function? What are the benefits and the challenges for both younger and older residents? Join Shelterforce, @DrUrbanPolicy and others on 9/16 for a free webinar to explore these questions and more. spr.ly/6013BGBzeF #housing
