Prescription drug use is a major issue in the United States. Most Americans age 50+ report using medicines wisely. Random digit dial (RDD) sampling was used to ensure the survey is representative of the targeted population. Dr. Barrett, the report’s author, may be contacted at 202-434-6197 for additional information.
Gamers 50-Plus Are a Growing Force The 50-plus crowd is embracing gaming. They feel it’s time well spent thanks to multiple benefits.
Telephone interviews were conducted by International Communications Research (ICR) during mid-November 2004. The report was prepared by Jean Koppen of AARP Knowledge Management. Most believe vaccines are protective, but uptake varies by age and vaccine pop in.
Many workers in North Carolina are dealing with the dual roles of caregiver and employee. In the second, North Carolina employees were invited to provide their view of caregiving issues in the state. The results show that many employers are aware that their employees are facing this issue. Specifically, of those responding to the survey… Generally, caregivers give providers high marks.
The deep, dark eyes tell stories filled with music and children, hardship and triumph. They see and share and call forth strength. These eyes belong to Dolores Huerta. They also fought against the bracero guest worker program and the use of dangerous pesticides. The list of battles and victoriesis a long one. During an exclusive interview, Huerta spoke of motherhood and activism, jazz and justice. Q: What sparked your activism?...
There was a sense among most that they were emerging with a new lease on life."
This strong disagreement was evident across all age segments and other demographic segments within the 50+ population. Specifically, age did not seem to be related to opinions about the EEOC ruling among AARP members. In fact, AARP members younger than 65 were slightly more likely to strongly disagree with the ruling. The survey included arguments for and against the EEOC’s ruling. For more information, contactAARP Research. Benefits can still fall short....
While this care is unpaid, its value has been estimated at $257 billion annually. Although caregivers make many contributions, being a caregiver may take a personal toll. This study is based on a national survey of 6,139 adults, from which 1,247 caregivers were identified. Interviewing was conducted from September 5 through December 22, 2003. For more information, contact Linda Barrett at 202-434-6197. Generally, caregivers give providers high marks.
As a result, the image of singlehood is ripe for change. The report was prepared by Xenia Montenegro, Ph.D. of AARP Knowledge Management. For further information, contact Dr. Montenegro at 202-434-3538 or Linda Fisher, Ph.D. at 202-434-6304.
Financial concerns represent the primary reason that many preretirees expect to work in retirement.
Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. de septiembre de 1931 en la Ciudad de Mexico, bajo circunstancias poco favorables. De adolescente, ahoga sus penas caminando bajo la lluvia. A los 13 anos, es arrestado en Puebla por no portar documentos. Intenta competir en el mundo delboxeo, pero su verdadera pasion es el canto. Pero al mismo tiempo mantuvo una relacion con otra mujer....
Americans not only buy houses in which they settle down, they overwhelmingly want to stay in their own homes as they age. Even if they need help caring for themselves, older Americans prefer receiving services that allow them to stay in their current home. so that help people achieve the goal of aging in place, this national AARP study identifies the home features, community characteristics, and community services age 45+ Americans consider important to them in their later years....
Think of innovators as gift-giverstheir work results in bounty for the rest of us. Some innovators set out to do good; others are simply trying to do well. To succeed takes more than intelligence. It takes persistence, focus, and the sort of insight that comes to the well-prepared mind. Their careers are long arcs of intense dedication, idea building upon idea. And success has sharpened them. Their reputations secure, many veteran innovators feel freer to take risks....
