Your new coverage will begin January 1. APPROVED AMOUNT- The fee that Medicare sets as its rate for a medical service. If you are in the Original Medicare Plan, it can save you money if your doctor accepts assignment. You still pay your share of the cost of the doctor’s visit. BENEFICIARY- A person who has health care insurance through the Medicare or Medicaid program. You must pay the inpatient hospital deductible for each benefit period....
Overview The need for safe and accessible streets is vital so that foster a livable community. This AARP study discusses how the concept of Complete Streets, can improve the mobility of older adults. The report includes resources for transportation planners and designers that will aid in the implementation of Complete Streets. A list of characteristics that make for a good Complete Streets policy can be found on page 29.
AARP commissioned a telephone survey of 800 residents ages 50+ of Westchester County, New York. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Terri Guengerich, at 202-434-6306. 
For more information, contact Kate Bridges at 202-434-6329. 
This ninth volume of Beyond 50 paints a portrait of chronic illness from the consumer perspective. Read the full report. Full Report(PDF, 4 MB)Executive Summary(PDF, 460 KB)Chapter 1. Chronic Conditions Among Older Americans(PDF, 1.8 MB)Chapter 2. The Many Faces of Chronic Disease(PDF, 780 KB)Chapter 3. Patients and Caregivers Report Problems with Care(PDF, 660 KB)Chapter 4. Chronic Care Delivery Needs to Change(PDF, 730 KB)Chapter 5. The experience of chronic disease varies widely....
AARP has long supported sustained mobility as people age as well as affordable and appropriate housing options. The results were weighted by age and gender. For further information, contact Terri Guengerich at 202-434-6306. Most older adults are not aware of them.
For more information, contact Kate Bridges at 202-434-6329. Most older adults are not aware of them.
For more information about this research, like contact Teresa A. Keenan, Ph.D., at 202-434-6274.
This set of fact sheets provides a one-page overview of quick facts on Social Security for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Information is provided about each state’s older population, average personal income, Social Security beneficiaries, Social Security benefits, Social Security’s role in lifting retirees out of poverty, and Social Security’s income percentages among older residents' income. State Fact Sheets(PDF) MORE FROM AARP Increase Funding for Social Security Customer Service...
The responses of 1,064 survey participants were analyzed. The survey included demographic and lifestyle questions as well as questions about retirement.
Are Marietta, Ohio, and Clermont County, Ohio, livable communities? For more information, contact Terri Guengerich at 202-434-6306. 
For additional information, contact Laura Skufca, M.A., at 202-434-6285. Most older adults are not aware of them.
Each element of the planning process offers opportunities to create more livable areas.
