Solutions Forum: Are Communities Becoming More Livable?

AARP research indicates that people want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. This event also includes a panel of speakers who discuss their efforts to improve livability in their communities.

November 8, 2017 · 1 min · 34 words · Joseph Brown

Under Fire: Military Veterans and Consumer Fraud

Despite the growing number of studies about fraud, few have addressed fraud that targets our military veterans. The helpline, staffed by trained specialists, helps victims manage their emotions and avoid scams.

November 8, 2017 · 1 min · 31 words · Leslie Lopez

Medical Expense Tax Deduction: Key Characteristics by State

In 2015, 8.8 million taxpayers relied on this tax provision, deducting $86.9 billion. That decision is now pending appeal. It assessed familiarity, satisfaction, and plan switching. ![The mid adult female doctor and her senior adult male patient discuss the home healthcare options listed in the brochure.](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/topics/health/coverage-access/medical-expense-tax-deduction-key-characteristics-by-state/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/container_additional_1/container_2123475527/featuredlist/tabItem/eliminating-access-no-cost-preventive-health-services-affect-older-adults3.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/health/coverage-access/no-cost preventive-health-services-report.jpg)

November 6, 2017 · 1 min · 47 words · Jesse Schneider

Seniors with High Unreimbursed Health Care Costs: Who Are They?

The medical expense tax deduction makes health care more affordable for people with significant out-of-pocket expenses. That decision is now pending appeal. It assessed familiarity, satisfaction, and plan switching. ![The mid adult female doctor and her senior adult male patient discuss the home healthcare options listed in the brochure.](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/topics/health/coverage-access/seniors-with-high-unreimbursed-health-care-costs/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/container_additional_1/container_2123475527/featuredlist/tabItem/eliminating-access-no-cost-preventive-health-services-affect-older-adults3.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/health/coverage-access/no-cost preventive-health-services-report.jpg)

November 6, 2017 · 1 min · 50 words · Jason Hanson

10 Dresses That Will Never Age

Most of us did … and why not? It is a big 2017 trend that continues to linger. The challenge is choosing the right dress one that won’t sit on the hanger next year. Want to know 10 that will never go out of style? Even celebs dress for success. There’s no one-for-all answer. A red eye-catcher gets attention in a sea of neutral colors and on social media. And, of course, if you’re dating again, this will be in heavy rotation....

November 2, 2017 · 1 min · 148 words · Sharon Mitchell

6 Towns That Celebrate Christmas Year-Round

For some, Christmas is less a season than it is a state of mind. You know who you are. Your toes tingle at the sight of tinsel. For you, Boxing Day, on Dec. 26, is a day of mourning. If only there were places where it never ended. Happily, there are! Here are six of them. Santa Claus, Ind. Everyone wanted that precious postmark on their cards and packages. America being what it is, the moneymakers then stepped in....

November 1, 2017 · 1 min · 162 words · Danny Roberts

Protecting Consumers during the Telephone Network Modernization

Many are unaware of the PACT Act benefit.

October 31, 2017 · 1 min · 8 words · Scott Ibarra

The Fight to Eliminate Unwanted Robocalls

Robocalls are more than just a nuisance for consumers; they can also result in fraud. Most play solo, and grandmothers are the most avid gamers.

October 31, 2017 · 1 min · 25 words · Aaron Wright

Avances médicos: Cáncer

Todo indica que el 2017 ha sido un ano de sorprendentes avances en la atencion medica. Los pioneros e investigadores medicos estan creando nuevas posibilidades para ti y tu familia. Nuevas esperanzas en la etapa 4 Adrienne Skinner desperto de su operacion decancercon impactantes noticias. “Me dijo: ‘El cancer te invadio el higado. Esta en la etapa 4. Es sistemico’”. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

October 30, 2017 · 1 min · 176 words · Michael Ryan

Pavo al horno relleno de peras y anís estrellado

Saca el pavo del refrigerador una hora antes de cocinarlo para que alcance la temperatura ambiente. Precalienta el horno a 325F. Lava el pavo por dentro y por afuera. Secalo bien y colocalo sobre una bandeja de hornear carnes. Sazona la cavidad del pavo con suficiente sal y pimienta. Rellenala con la pera, el anis estrellado, la cebolla, el ajo, el cilantro y limon. En un recipiente pequeno mezcla el aceite de oliva con la sal, el oregano y la pimienta negra....

October 30, 2017 · 2 min · 235 words · Lisa Aguirre

8 parques acuáticos invernales

Justo este ano el parque casi se duplico en tamano cuando se amplio a unos 220,000 pies cuadrados. De los toboganes acuaticos a una piscina de olas, es una experiencia emocionante a cada paso. El complejo turistico tambien tiene propiedades en Ohio, Texas y Wisconsin. Splash Lagoon La edad no importa en Splash Lagoon. Splash Lagoon tiene nueve toboganes acuaticos, una piscina de olas, pistas de cuerdas y mucho mas....

October 27, 2017 · 1 min · 89 words · James Flores

8 Reasons Everyone Is Watching ‘Poldark’

PBSMasterpiece’sPoldarkfeatures rich characters, gorgeous costumes, breathtaking scenery and enough upstairs-downstairs intrigue to keep things juicy. “Maybe because such qualities are in short supply these days? With Season 3 currently airing in the United States, its not too late to catchPoldarkfever. The first two seasons can be foundstreaming on Amazon. Trust us, for reasons below, it’s great binge-watching.1. It’s All About RossCharismatic Irish actor Aidan Turner steals the show as Capt....

October 27, 2017 · 2 min · 248 words · Darren Ayala

Premium Support is the Wrong Direction for Medicare: Highlights from a New Research Report

Many people would be forced for affordability reasons to enroll in a plan they would not otherwise choose. In some locations, traditional Medicare would likely be affordable only for people with higher incomes. In other locations, private plans would likely no longer be available. That decision is now pending appeal. ![The mid adult female doctor and her senior adult male patient discuss the home healthcare options listed in the brochure.](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/topics/health/coverage-access/premium-support-is-the-wrong-direction-for-medicare/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/container_additional_1/container_2123475527/featuredlist/tabItem/eliminating-access-no-cost-preventive-health-services-affect-older-adults5.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/health/coverage-access/no-cost preventive-health-services-report....

October 26, 2017 · 1 min · 71 words · Lindsey Henderson