Building New Careers

While older workers generally have low levels of joblessnessabout 3 to 4 percentthey face challenges in the labor market. Those 50+ who are out of work are more likely to be unemployed longer. They also encounter barriers to career re-entry and advancement, along with stagnant wages. Another 20 percent are working in fields that require related knowledge and skills. But to move into these growing occupations, additional training may be needed....

October 1, 2017 · 1 min · 211 words · Andrew Mccormick

50+ Multicultural Population State Fact Sheets, 2017

These multicultural population fact sheets provide state population data for multicultural populations age 50 and older. States, counties, cities and metropolitan markets with significant 50-plus multicultural representation were included. MORE FROM AARP Keeping Beauty Real: Media’s Missed Opportunity? Latinos and Beauty As We Age: A Cultural Reflection Adults' Thoughts on Death and Dying

September 28, 2017 · 1 min · 53 words · Amber Garcia

Terrina de calabaza, judías verdes y picadillo de pavo

Precalienta el horno a 425F. Engrasa una bandeja de hornear con un poco de aceite de oliva. Tambien engrasa un molde para lasana con aceite de oliva. Espolvorea con oregano seco, sal y pimienta al gusto. Hornea a 425F por 15 a 20 minutos, hasta que la calabaza este tierna y dorada. Baja la temperatura del horno a 350F. Mientras horneas lacalabaza, llena una olla grande con 8 tazas de agua....

September 28, 2017 · 2 min · 288 words · Christine Russell

Punk Pioneer is Hardcore Into Health

The music was brutal, but the message I sang was positive. But its not thesex, drugs and rock n rollfantasy life. Im drug-free and sober. I havent eaten meat since 1981. Im not on a pulpit preaching this like Im better than everybody else. Im saying this because Ive been down in the trenches. I developed an attachment to the band and ended up working for them. They took me to a vegan Chinese restaurant, and everybody in the place looked so vibrant and healthy....

September 27, 2017 · 2 min · 410 words · Kevin Patel

Wanted (and Welcome): Telecommuters!

What, she asked them, made Eastport so appealing? “I was getting a constant refrain,” Whelan recalls. “The community is eclectic and creative. We got out of the New York metropolitan area and right away our blood pressure came down dramatically.” Download or order your free copy. Reporting by Sally Abrahms | Page published September 2017 Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Already a Member?Login

September 27, 2017 · 1 min · 64 words · Eileen Banks

Graham-Cassidy Would Lead to Unaffordable Costs for Older Adults Who Get Sick or Have a Pre-Existing Condition

AARP examined the potential impact of Graham-Cassidy on two typical older consumers in select states and counties. Health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs could skyrocket under the bill. 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/graham-cassidy-would-lead-to-unaffordable-costs-for-older-adults-who-get-sick-or-have-a-pre-existing-condition/_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.jpg)

September 25, 2017 · 1 min · 55 words · Carolyn Davis

How Social Security Works

Social Security is largely funded by payroll taxes. When signed into law in 1935, Social Security covered only retired workers. How Do Americans View Social Security?

September 25, 2017 · 1 min · 26 words · Danielle Villarreal

How to Save a Life

Use of AEDs by bystanders doubled from 2006 to 2015, but its still relatively uncommon. In only 6.7 percent of cases did someone other than emergency personnel administer aid. Often, people who see someone in need wont use anAEDbecause they dont think they can operate it. The unit is automatic, he says, and a 911 operator can talk you through it. Studies have indicated how simple AEDs are to operate....

September 25, 2017 · 1 min · 193 words · Samantha Schwartz

Improving the Saver’s Credit for Low- and Moderate-Income Workers

Millions of low- to moderate-income individuals have been unable to use the credit.The primary requirement to file for the credit is contributions to a qualified retirement plan. Among individuals whose income makes them eligible for the credit, many lack access to retirement accounts at work and cannot save through payroll deduction. For those individuals with the lowest incomes, not having a tax liability keeps millions of them from being able to use the credit as designed....

September 25, 2017 · 2 min · 390 words · Edwin Lane

Graham-Cassidy Legislation Threatens Affordable Coverage for Older Americans

The Graham-Cassidy (GC) bill threatens to make health care unaffordable and inaccessible for millions of older Americans. This fact sheet presents state-by-state data on the impact of these changes for older adults. 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/graham-cassidy-legislation-threatens-affordable-coverage-for-older-americans/_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)

September 20, 2017 · 1 min · 66 words · Steven Patterson

Health Insurance Cost-Sharing Reductions Are Critical to Ensuring Affordable Health Care for Older Adults

Over a third (35 percent) of adults receiving cost-sharing reductions are older adults ages 50-64. For people with modest incomes, high cost-sharing can present an enormous barrier to accessing necessary medical care. 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/health-insurance-cost-sharing-reductions-are-critical-to-ensuring-affordable-health-care-for-older-adults/_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)

September 20, 2017 · 1 min · 66 words · Jason Cooper

Spotlight on the Impact of the Graham/Cassidy/Heller/Johnson Bill on Non-Expansion Medicaid Spending in Ten States

The latest Senate health bill, known as Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson, puts non-expansion Medicaid back on the chopping block. 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/spotlight-on-the-impact-of-the-graham-cassidy-heller-johnson-bill-on-medicaid-spending/_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.jpg)

September 20, 2017 · 1 min · 43 words · Rebecca Lloyd

8 Best Indoor Water Parks

Just this year the park nearly doubled its size when it expanded to 220,000 square feet. From water slides to a wave pool, it’s a wet and wild experience at every turn. The resort also has locations in Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. Splash Lagoon Age doesn’t matter at Splash Lagoon. No matter what time of year you visit, the temperature is 84 degrees at these water parks. The resort setup makes it a one-stop shop for the weekend....

September 18, 2017 · 1 min · 100 words · Russell Taylor