As part of the UCLA Luskin Lecture series, AARP CEO A. Barry Rand shared that the future of aging in America depends on how we address Social Security solvency and adequacy, rising care health costs, and the rapidly shifting demographics of our country. Students, academics, thought leaders, and AARP members participated in the event, which was followed by a question and answer session moderated by AARP board member and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs professor Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil.
Almost 20 million people age 50 and older report feeling overwhelmed by mounting debt, poor credit, or lack of savings. Are you one of them? It doesn't have to be this way.
We are pleased to announce that Blanca Castro has joined the staff of AARP California as the Senior Manager of Advocacy. She is based in our Sacramento office, located across the street from the California State Capitol. In her role, Blanca will work with our state's leadership staff and volunteers to develop political strategies to address the issues facing Californians age 50 and older.
On Thursday, the Senate and Assembly gave preliminary approval to two bills that would expand Medicaid (known in California as Medi-Cal) to more than a million low-income Californians. The bills must still switch houses for final passage. AARP strongly supports both bills; volunteers, staff, and members have been active in urging support from legislators.
During February and March, in honor of Black History Month, AARP is celebrating the stories of six Californians defining what it means to take hold of all of life’s possibilities at any age.
During Black History Month, AARP is celebrating the stories of six Californians defining what it means to take hold of all of life’s possibilities at any age.
During Black History Month, AARP is celebrating the stories of six Californians defining what it means to take hold of all of life’s possibilities at any age.
During Black History Month, AARP is celebrating the stories of six Californians defining what it means to take hold of all of life’s possibilities at any age.