Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
The Star-Studded Ceremony, Hosted by Alan Cumming, Will Be Celebrated in Person in Beverly Hills on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and Broadcast by Great Performances on PBS in February
WASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine announced today that Glenn Close will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Close—critically acclaimed actress of stage and screen with eight Academy Award nominations, two AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Tony Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Critics Choice Award, a People’s Choice Award, and three GRAMMY Award nominations—will be honored at the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
“Glenn Close starred in The Big Chill, the first blockbuster hit film about the Baby Boomer generation facing aging, and since then her career has shattered Hollywood’s outmoded, ageist stereotypes. Her steady successes exemplify what AARP’s Movies for Grownups program is all about,” said AARP EVP & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Martha Boudreau. “We are delighted to recognize Glenn Close—who at age 35 landed her first movie role and her first Oscar nomination, and who at age 77 has a highly acclaimed career that continues to flourish.”
For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
Glenn Close is soaring higher than ever, starring in 2024’s No. 1 Netflix horror hit The Deliverance, the upcoming Knives Out mystery Wake Up Dead Man, Ryan Murphy’s legal drama All’s Fair, The Summer Book, Back in Action, and six more shows and films—all part of a career so deserving of the Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award, our highest honor.
“I am so honored to receive the AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award even though I feel like I’m still 35, if not younger,” says Close. “I love making movies for grownups and everyone else, and I deeply appreciate the inspiration and support of the people I have worked with over 50 years. Thank you, AARP, for this great honor.”
Close will receive MFG’s top honor at the awards ceremony, which will recognize the best films and filmmakers of 2024, including Best Movie for Grownups, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and more. She joins a prestigious list of previous AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement honorees, including Jamie Lee Curtis, George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Michael Douglas, Shirley MacLaine, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Robert Redford, Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro.
Glenn Close is known for illustrious performances spanning five decades. Her breakout film role as Jenny Fields in The World According to Garp (1982) and her iconic roles in The Big Chill (1983) and The Natural (1984) earned her three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She leaped higher yet with the sexy $320 million blockbuster Fatal Attraction (1987), which earned her nominations for Academy Award and Golden Globe Best Actress honors, and Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which fetched a second Oscar Best Actress nomination and a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Actress. Her repertoire ranges from prestige dramas like The Wife (2018) to the bestseller adaptation Hillbilly Elegy (2020) to children’s films and voice acting in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (1996) and Tarzan (1999).
Close has conquered the small screen as well, earning her first Primetime Emmy nomination for Something About Amelia (1984), followed by three wins: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie as Margarethe Cammermeyer in the television film Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, twice in a row, for playing Patty Hewes in Damages (2007–2012).
Alan Cumming, the Tony- and Emmy Award-winning host of the widely lauded competition show The Traitors, will return as the host of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards, which will be broadcast by Great Performances on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7/6c on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups, and the PBS app.
Movies for Grownups Awards proceeds benefit AARP Foundation, which works for and with vulnerable older adults—in Los Angeles and across the country—to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity.
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About AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups® Awards’ Philanthropic Goals
The annual Movies for Grownups® Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity, which works for and with vulnerable older adults around the country to transform lives and build a future without senior poverty. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, AARP Foundation fosters resilience, advances equity and restores hope.
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
About The WNET Group
The WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBS KIDS, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; newsroom NJ Spotlight News; and FAST channel PBS Nature. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment, and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding, and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
/in Medicare News /by mglGlenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
The Star-Studded Ceremony, Hosted by Alan Cumming, Will Be Celebrated in Person in Beverly Hills on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and Broadcast by Great Performances on PBS in February
WASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine announced today that Glenn Close will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Close—critically acclaimed actress of stage and screen with eight Academy Award nominations, two AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Tony Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Critics Choice Award, a People’s Choice Award, and three GRAMMY Award nominations—will be honored at the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
“Glenn Close starred in The Big Chill, the first blockbuster hit film about the Baby Boomer generation facing aging, and since then her career has shattered Hollywood’s outmoded, ageist stereotypes. Her steady successes exemplify what AARP’s Movies for Grownups program is all about,” said AARP EVP & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Martha Boudreau. “We are delighted to recognize Glenn Close—who at age 35 landed her first movie role and her first Oscar nomination, and who at age 77 has a highly acclaimed career that continues to flourish.”
For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.
Glenn Close is soaring higher than ever, starring in 2024’s No. 1 Netflix horror hit The Deliverance, the upcoming Knives Out mystery Wake Up Dead Man, Ryan Murphy’s legal drama All’s Fair, The Summer Book, Back in Action, and six more shows and films—all part of a career so deserving of the Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award, our highest honor.
“I am so honored to receive the AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award even though I feel like I’m still 35, if not younger,” says Close. “I love making movies for grownups and everyone else, and I deeply appreciate the inspiration and support of the people I have worked with over 50 years. Thank you, AARP, for this great honor.”
Close will receive MFG’s top honor at the awards ceremony, which will recognize the best films and filmmakers of 2024, including Best Movie for Grownups, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and more. She joins a prestigious list of previous AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement honorees, including Jamie Lee Curtis, George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Michael Douglas, Shirley MacLaine, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Robert Redford, Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro.
Glenn Close is known for illustrious performances spanning five decades. Her breakout film role as Jenny Fields in The World According to Garp (1982) and her iconic roles in The Big Chill (1983) and The Natural (1984) earned her three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She leaped higher yet with the sexy $320 million blockbuster Fatal Attraction (1987), which earned her nominations for Academy Award and Golden Globe Best Actress honors, and Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which fetched a second Oscar Best Actress nomination and a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Actress. Her repertoire ranges from prestige dramas like The Wife (2018) to the bestseller adaptation Hillbilly Elegy (2020) to children’s films and voice acting in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (1996) and Tarzan (1999).
Close has conquered the small screen as well, earning her first Primetime Emmy nomination for Something About Amelia (1984), followed by three wins: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie as Margarethe Cammermeyer in the television film Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story (1995), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, twice in a row, for playing Patty Hewes in Damages (2007–2012).
Alan Cumming, the Tony- and Emmy Award-winning host of the widely lauded competition show The Traitors, will return as the host of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards, which will be broadcast by Great Performances on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7/6c on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups, and the PBS app.
Movies for Grownups Awards proceeds benefit AARP Foundation, which works for and with vulnerable older adults—in Los Angeles and across the country—to end senior poverty and reduce financial hardship by building economic opportunity.
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About AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups® Awards’ Philanthropic Goals
The annual Movies for Grownups® Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity, which works for and with vulnerable older adults around the country to transform lives and build a future without senior poverty. Through vigorous legal advocacy and evidence-based solutions, and by strengthening supportive community connections, AARP Foundation fosters resilience, advances equity and restores hope.
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
About The WNET Group
The WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBS KIDS, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; newsroom NJ Spotlight News; and FAST channel PBS Nature. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment, and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding, and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.
Exclusively from AARP Bulletin: How Scammers Target Your Emotions, Travel Savings, and A Guide to How Your Medicare Costs Could Grow
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusively from AARP Bulletin: How Scammers Target Your Emotions, Travel Savings, and A Guide to How Your Medicare Costs Could Grow
Plus: AARP Bulletin Interviewed Presidential Candidates on Social Security, Medicare, Inflation, Caregiving, and More
WASHINGTON — The October issue of AARP Bulletin explores the ways Medicare costs could grow for individuals in the coming year, the best tips to avoid emotional manipulation by scammers, and travel apps that can help you save money.
Highlights from the October issue of the Bulletin:
How Scammers Target Your Emotions: Read how fear, loneliness, avarice, and anxiety are used as emotional triggers to steal your hard-earned money. AARP Bulletin interviews AARP Fraud Watch Network director of fraud victim support, Amy Nofziger, on how scammers may exploit your emotions and the tell-tale signs to keep an eye out for.
A Guide to How Your Medicare Costs Could Grow: The standard Medicare Part B premium grew 5.9% from 2023 to 2024 – inflation is a major factor affecting price. This month, our editors provide a guide on how costs could grow over time, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D prescription drug plans, and Medigap policies. In our guide, we also offer hints for keeping your costs down. Learn more in this month’s issue.
Travel Apps That Can Help Save You Money: With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), apps, and access to travel websites you can save big. AARP Bulletin contributor and savings expert Lisa Lee Freeman shares with you the best technological tools to save you money while traveling for the upcoming holiday season and beyond.
Cover Story: Election 2024 – Where They Stand: AARP Bulletin sat down with Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to hear their thoughts on issues of importance to older voters. Stay informed in this election with the October cover story.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Samuel L. Jackson on Aging, Facing His Past, and His Compassionate Side
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Samuel L. Jackson on Aging, Facing His Past, and His Compassionate Side
The award-winning actor opens up to AARP The Magazine about his past and upcoming roles, his Gabonese ancestry, and giving back to his community.
WASHINGTON—Samuel L. Jackson, winner of an Honorary Academy Award and a BAFTA award, is best known for his numerous acting and producing credits. However, in the October/November 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), Jackson, 75, discussed his life beyond his career, including his health, his generosity, and his ancestry.
Jackson had been surrounded by adversity growing up, from living in segregated Tennessee to being expelled from Morehouse College after joining a student radical group who held members the board of trustees captive. The actor discussed in ATM another piece of his past involving the discovery of his Gabonese ancestry, his long-time marriage to LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and recently working with actors such as Kevin Hart.
When he’s not busy with upcoming projects like Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Samuel L. Jackson has been fine-tuning a healthy lifestyle that involves Pilates and removing pork and beef from his diet. His clean lifestyle has been in the works since his breakout role in Jungle Fever, which helped him overcome his drug and alcohol addiction. The actor also spoke with ATM about the parts of his past he still honors, such as the generous donation he gave to Morehouse College.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s October/November 2024 cover story featuring Samuel L. Jackson. The issue is available in homes starting in October and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On his past drug addiction — and his motivations for staying sober:
“My life changed significantly when I got clean. In my mind, if I pick drugs and alcohol up, all this is going away. Because that’s what kept me from getting here in the first place.”
On continuing to maintain his healthy lifestyle:
“I do pay attention to my body because I’ve had things happen to it. I have to work at being flexible and sustaining myself, making sure I’m upright and not kind of bent, you know? So I have to think about those things, and I work on them.”
On what led to his donation to Morehouse College:
“I have a different understanding of what my obligation is now. Why was I spared? Why was I given the opportunity to go from that to this? A lot of the things that LaTanya and I contribute to, or I support in other ways, are opportunities for people to get second chances like that.”
On revisiting Gabon after finding out his Gabonese heritage:
“I met the chief of the Benga tribe, and he looked just like my best friend from New York. I looked down and I saw girls that I’d had relationships with from high school or wherever, and I saw me in different places. So it’s a deep thing to find out that you belong somewhere.”
On working with Kevin Hart in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist:
“I watched Kevin’s rise. But one of the first things I said to Kevin when we had the initial conversation about what was going on in Fight Night, I said, ‘Every time you see me, you got to think I’m going to kill you.’”
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About AARP:
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
AARP Bulletin: Retail Loyalty Programs, Clean Energy Scams, and Where We Are Now with COVID-19
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP Bulletin: Retail Loyalty Programs, Clean Energy Scams, and Where We Are Now with COVID-19
WASHINGTON—The September issue of AARP Bulletin guides readers through the latest science when it comes to long COVID, the best tips to spot and avoid home energy scams, and a bevy of ways to help save money.
Highlights from the September issue of the Bulletin:
Should You Pay to Save? Retailer loyalty programs are becoming increasingly popular, promising instant savings and exclusive perks. But are they truly worth the investment? AARP Bulletin contributor Lisa Lee Freeman offers a comprehensive analysis of the most popular retailer management programs, helping readers weigh the benefits against the costs.
Clean Energy Scams: As the demand for clean and renewable energy solutions grows, so does the risk of falling victim to scams. AARP Bulletin uncovers the latest tactics used by fraudsters to exploit consumers seeking green energy options. From deceptive solar panel offers to fraudulent renewable energy schemes, this report provides readers with the tools they need to identify and avoid scams that could cost them thousands of dollars.
Cover Story: The Untold Impact of Long COVID The lingering effects of long COVID are becoming increasingly evident, yet much remains unknown about the disease’s aftermath. In this eye-opening cover story, AARP Bulletin delves into the untold impact of long COVID, exploring the physical, emotional, and financial challenges it presents.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Kevin Costner Enters His Fifth Decade of Making Movies, Jewel on Exploring Her Family’s Artistic Legacy, and Easy Tech Tips for Everybody
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusives From AARP The Magazine: Kevin Costner Enters His Fifth Decade of Making Movies, Jewel on Exploring Her Family’s Artistic Legacy, and Easy Tech Tips for Everybody
Plus: Philippe Petit on Balancing Life On and Off The Tightrope; Planning For Retirement at 62 Years Old; and a Sneak Peek at Latest High-Tech Products and Services For Couponing, Social Media Connections, and Staying Informed
WASHINGTON—The August/September 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities and reveals some of the biggest trends of 2024.
Hollywood’s iconic actor-director Kevin Costner is on the cover and delves into some of the unique experiences he’s had as he enters his fifth decade in filmmaking. The issue’s Upfront series showcases eleven remarkable things about multifaceted artist Jewel, by exploring how her musical journey is intertwined with her family’s artistic legacy, while also candidly discussing her hardest lived times like being homeless and having a near-death experience.
Tightrope performer Philippe Petit, at 74, reflects on the 50th anniversary of his famed World Trade Center high-wire walk while revealing how he maintains balance in his profession and way of life.
Plus, this issue addresses the critical factors for older Americans contemplating retirement at age 62; recounts financial professionals’ toughest client challenges and their solutions, including advice on preparing for the business aspects of divorce; and how to utilize high-tech products and services for easier living and staying informed on current events.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Kevin Costner Goes His Own Way
As he enters his fifth decade in filmmaking, Kevin Costner reflects on a remarkable period in his career when he starred in six major films over a course of six years. He dives into his enduring passion for the craft, while reminiscing about the special moments with his children and the projects they’ve worked together on.
Tech Made Easy: Your Life Simplified
For this year’s AARP The Magazine annual tech guide, our top tech experts delve into useful high-tech products and services that will make life easier for everybody and offer some knowledge when it comes to couponing and transportation, while using secure payment apps. Including social media do’s and don’ts of safely connecting with friends and family and tips on how to stay informed on current events.
The A-List: 6 Surprising Things About Jewel
Multiplatinum singer-songwriter, actress and poet Jewel dives into her musical journey, sharing how art is in her family’s DNA and the significant impact yodeling played in shaping her singing technique. She additionally reveals to ATM the hardships she faced with her finances and family at times, and how her definition of beauty is rooted in authenticity.
Real/People: Up in the Air with Philippe Petit
Tightrope artist and performer Philippe Petit, looks back on his famed illegal high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City 50 years ago. Now at 74, Philippe discusses his next bold pursuit and the role of balancing, not only his profession, but also his way of life. He explains with ATM how he is keeping his mind and body energized.
Big Money Woes? When to Call in the Pros
ATM shares some of the most challenging situations financial professionals have encountered with their clients and the solutions they devised. AARP’s financial experts provide advice on preparing for the business side of divorce by maintaining detailed expense records and a clear financial overview.
Could You Retire at 62?
In a recent study, only 46% of American workers under age 62 said they plan to work full-time once they have reached that age. ATM provides a checklist of factors to consider before making the retirement leap, including cost of health insurance, timing Social Security claims, and adjusting retirement plans to account for inflation.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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We explore more below of what the CDC says in regards to women and stroke.
What puts women at risk for stroke?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a main risk factor for stroke. More than 2 in 5 women have blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 mmHg or are taking medicine to control their blood pressure. Only about 1 in 4 of those women have their blood pressure controlled to below 130/80 mmHg.
Stroke risk increases with age, and women live longer than men.
Women also have unique risk factors for stroke, including:
Why are African American women at higher risk for stroke?
Stroke is the third leading cause of death among African American women, and they are more likely to die from a stroke than non-Hispanic white women or Hispanics in the United States.2 African Americans have the highest rate of death due to stroke.
Almost half of African Americans have a risk factor that can lead to a stroke.
Why are Hispanic women at risk for stroke?
Stroke is the third leading cause of death for Hispanic women.
How can I prevent stroke?
High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for a stroke. Measure your blood pressure regularly to help your health care team diagnose any health problems early.
Most strokes can be prevented by keeping medical conditions under control and making healthy lifestyle changes:
Know your ABCS of heart and brain health:
Get tips and ideas for healthy eating and make a personalized meal plan at from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Make lifestyle changes:
Work with your health care team:
Taking Your Medicine for High Blood Pressure
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If you have high blood pressure, talk to a Licensed Insurance Agent about what plans cover for high blood pressure.
Diabetic & Dental Benefits – CDC Advice
/0 Comments/in News /by adminIf you’re diabetic, the CDC recommends that you get a dental exam once a year or more often if your dentist says you need it. At your exam, your dentist or dental hygienist can:
Take care of your teeth at home.
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CMS Will Pay for COVID-19 Booster Shots, Eligible Consumers Can Receive at No Cost
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by adminFollowing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent action that authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for certain high-risk populations and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to provide coverage for this critical protection from the virus, including booster doses, without cost sharing.