A Ray of Hope

Its a quiet crisis that most Americans rarely think about: Thousands of teenagers are living without parents. Their future chances arent bright. But there is hope for a growing number of foster-care teenagers. They fostered some children together and then began adopting children from foster care primarily teenagers. Teenage years can be a challenging stage, but we enjoy it, Gill says. We have a knack for it. Kids no longer raised by their biological parents or family members are placed by the state in foster care....

March 29, 2018 · 2 min · 268 words · Kristine Schneider

Seaman Robert Terry

Of 1,196 crewmen, about 300 died immediately. He was 18, too, and we both came from the Midwest. Then we got assigned to theIndianapolistogether. We played cards and ate and went drinking together we became real close friends. When the first torpedo hit after midnight, I was sleeping topside it was too hot below deck. The explosion threw me into the air. The ship was listing heavily, and the quarterdeck was on fire....

March 29, 2018 · 2 min · 335 words · Nicole Austin

2016 Colorado Small Business Owner Survey

Key findings include the following: Interviews were conducted July 25-August 10, 2016. Respondents were offered a $5 check in appreciation for their participation. Sample, including owner names and companies, were from a Dun & Bradstreet business list. For more information contact Brittne Nelson atBNelson@aarp.org. Does Saving for Emergencies Improve Productivity at Work?

March 28, 2018 · 1 min · 52 words · Peter Davis

Conoce las caras del fraude

El FBI nos da varias razones por las que esto es asi. Ademas, estas personas crecieron en una epoca en la que se confiaba mas. Tienen necesidades de salud especificas de las que se pueden aprovechar los estafadores. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Se estima que solo el fraude aMedicarealcanza a $60,000 millones ($60 billion) por ano. Pero quienes son estos ladrones?...

March 28, 2018 · 2 min · 251 words · David Trevino

Alice Cooper on 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and His Bad Past

You survived a head-on car crash in January without a scratch. How are you feeling? It’s unbelievable how much energy I have at 70 and how healthy I am. Youre probably the No. 1 Christian rock star. Is it weird to play Herod, who hates Jesus? Im going to be persecuting Jesus Christ, whom I worship. I actually I prayed about it, and I realized it was absolutely no problem....

March 27, 2018 · 2 min · 246 words · Ashley Bailey

Croquetas de atún y papa

Prepara la mayonesa primero. En un recipiente pequeno, mezcla el ajo triturado, la mayonesa y el vinagre. Combina bien los ingredientes y refrigerala. Sacala del refrigerador unos minutos antes de servir, para que haya botado un poco el frio. Pela las papas y cortalas en trozos pequenos. Lavalas y colocalas en una olla, vierte agua hasta que queden cubiertas y agregale sal al gusto. Dejalas llegar a punto de hervir a fuego alto....

March 26, 2018 · 2 min · 239 words · Brandon King

How Big is the Problem of Low-Value Health Care Service Use?

ThisSpotlightdescribes the use of low-value health care services by private plan enrollees age 50+. We compared our findings with results from other studies that have reached similar conclusions. Many give a shot to overcome mental health issues on their own. Gender Differences in Anxiety/Depression Experiences Among U.S. Adults 50-Plus Assessed communication with healthcare professionals regarding mental and emotional health and incidence of anxiety disorder and/or depression.

March 26, 2018 · 1 min · 66 words · Linda Miller MD

Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 and Older

Partnering Patterns and Support Networks May Affect Future Same-sex couples do not partner at the same rate by gender. Transgender or gender expansive individuals are also less likely to be connected to sources of social support. In Search of LGBT-Friendly Communities Older LGBT Americans live in cities and towns of all sizes. Housing access is another dimension significantly impacted by the LGBT-friendliness of the community. Concerns within the LGBT community about long-term care are great, particularly for gender expansive individuals....

March 26, 2018 · 1 min · 144 words · Brooke Singh

2018 AARP Survey: Experience and Knowledge of Tax Fraud

A total of 1,005 telephone interviews were completed. Survey length averaged 12 minutes. For more information contactJSauer@aarp.org. Many are unaware of the PACT Act benefit.

March 23, 2018 · 1 min · 25 words · Tina Griffin

8 festivales de primavera en Estados Unidos

Turistas de todo el mundo acuden en masa a la Cuenca Tidal para disfrutar de las impresionantes vistas. Y el tiempo lo es todo, ya que la Madre Naturaleza controla el florecimiento. Un mapa del florecimiento ayuda a las personas a seguir el progreso y planificar su viaje. Cientos de artistas de todo el pais se instalan en Piedmont Park, donde los cornejos estaran en flor. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

March 23, 2018 · 1 min · 111 words · Casey Hall

Denny McLain Opens Up About Baseball, Prison

But after baseball, McLains life fell apart, and he spent time in prison. He talks about triumph, disgrace and the road to redemption. You won 31 games in 1968 the only player to win 30 since the 1930s. What is the most memorable moment from that season? They mobbed the wrong plane! But that celebration was a moment frozen in time. What did your arm feel like at seasons end?...

March 22, 2018 · 2 min · 332 words · Paul Smith

Sara Montiel, recordando a una diva

Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Montiel encarna a una violetera en el Madrid de 1900 cuya voz seduce a un aristocrata. Montiel en una escena deLa bella Lola(1962) junto al actor italiano Antonio Ciffariello. La actriz durante la filmacion de la peliculaLa mujer perdida(1971). Sara Montiel tambien tuvo una exitosa carrera como cantante y continuo grabando canciones hasta sus ultimos anos....

March 21, 2018 · 1 min · 95 words · Collin Smith

At 92, This 'Girl' Scout Is Still Making a Difference

Theres no age limit to being a Girl Scout just look at92-year-oldAnna Foultz. In talking with her, we’d say shes one of the busiest scouts around. Ill never give it up until the day I die, she reveals to AARP. Foultz has been living and breathing the Girl Scout way nearly her entire adult life. Unlike most Girl Scouts, Foultz didnt join as a child but when she was a mother....

March 20, 2018 · 2 min · 241 words · Timothy Herring