AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Feb. 19 sought to reassure older Americans that payments will continue as usual and that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff have limited access to its systems, amid growing concerns over service disruptions and the privacy of beneficiaries’ personal data.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
PHOENIX, Arizona – AARP’s new Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard finds that more than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, care provided in the United States for older adults and people with disabilities is painfully inadequate. The report finds that major gaps persist in every state, including Arizona, especially related to support adult day care services, nursing home residents with pressure sores, nursing home Covid-19 vaccination rates for residents and staff and access to housing assistance for people with disabilities.
Tempe became Arizona’s first “Dementia Friendly Community” and one of the first in the nation. In addition to the summit, to be held on Nov. 18, the city offers programs and resources to educate people about dementia-related diseases.