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Affordable Care Act provides help for nursing homes, brief says

January 31, 2012

The Affordable Care Act benefits nursing homes and other residential care facilities, according to an amicus curiae brief filed in the Supreme Court by six aging groups.

Republicans lobby for CLASS repeal; aging groups push back

November 04, 2011

Senate Republicans are continuing to push for repeal of the CLASS Act.

Provider groups lobby for Medicare observation stay fix

October 21, 2011

Long-term care provider groups said at a congressional briefing Thursday that they want a Medicare policy on observation stays in hospitals to be changed.

New report shows states struggling to provide affordable high-quality long-term care

September 08, 2011

Even states that are doing well with offering reasonably priced, high-quality long-term care support services could do better, according to a new report released by three aging advocacy groups.

Economic impact of family caregivers is substantial, report suggests

July 19, 2011

Well over 40 million Americans provided care for an adult family member in 2009, representing an unpaid economic impact of approximately $450 billion, according to a new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute.

He's seen the light on name change

James M. Berklan June 24, 2011

When the news release opened up on my computer screen, I had come to the realization: I've converted.

Direct-care workers to be focus of summit examining best practices, research and policy

May 20, 2011

It's said approximately 90% of direct long-term care is performed by aides, and it is that category of worker that will be highlighted at a daylong summit Thursday in the nation's capital. The invitation-only event will feature a keynote address by Gerri Fiala, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Stakeholders involved in eldercare, research and policy will conduct panel sessions focusing on current and future conditions.

New report shows how the recession continues to affect long-term care services

January 27, 2011

Thirty-one states cut non-Medicaid aging and disability service programs in fiscal year 2010, while 28 states are planning such cuts in 2011 because of the recession. While state tax revenues have fallen to pre-recession levels, demand for such services have grown.

AARP expected to endorse House healthcare reform bill

November 05, 2009

AARP, the powerful national seniors' group, today is expected to express its support for the House Democratic healthcare reform bill, according to news reports Wednesday.

AARP loses about 60,000 members over its healthcare reform stance

August 19, 2009

As many as 60,000 seniors have cancelled their AARP memberships since July 1, news outlets have reported.

AARP clarifies that it has not officially endorsed healthcare bills

August 13, 2009

AARP on Tuesday issued a correction to a statement made by President Barack Obama at his town hall meeting earlier that day. It clarified that the seniors advocacy group has not officially backed any healthcare reform legislation drafts.

Obama talks healthcare reform with seniors at AARP town hall meeting

July 29, 2009

President Barack Obama Tuesday fielded questions about healthcare reform at a tele-town hall meeting sponsored by AARP, a powerful seniors advocacy group. He discussed living wills, Medicare Part D, and when he can expect his own AARP card.