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Florence SnyderDecember 19, 2016

Loneliness is an “epidemic” affecting 8 million older Americans and the newest addition to America’s epidemic of Awareness Campaigns. In recent months, we’ve been flooded with Awareness of senior citizens bringing up grandchildren whose parents are dead or in jail. The rest of the old people are isolated and depressed in unprecedented numbers, says AARP, […]

Florence SnyderNovember 27, 2016

For most of history, dying was an event. These days, it’s a “process,” and one that can go on for decades. It’s rough on families. And it’s a gold mine for those who had the cash and the foresight to invest in the burgeoning “assisted living” industry. Old folks’ homes are springing up here faster […]

AARPNovember 4, 2016

Exactly one year ago, AARP launched a campaign to put the spotlight on Social Security in the 2016 presidential election. This mission had special meaning for me because of Social Security’s role in my own family. When I was growing up in Syracuse, New York, my grandmother moved in with us. She was a widow, and she […]

AARPOctober 3, 2016

On Monday, AARP released the 2016 Longevity Economy report, an in-depth look at how our nation’s population of 111 million 50-plus consumers are impacting the U.S. economy. According to the report, the 50-plus age groups generates $7.6 trillion in economic activity (a $500 million increase from 2013), including $5 trillion in consumer spending by people […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2016

Tampa Bay-area Congresswoman Kathy Castor is the latest Democrat to sign on to bipartisan legislation that addresses skyrocketing prescription drug price increases. On Tuesday, the Tampa Representative announced she was co-sponsoring the FAIR Drug Pricing Act, would require manufacturers who increase the price of a drug by more than ten percent a year to disclose the information behind that decision […]

AARPSeptember 16, 2016

Social Security is one of the most important programs in our nation, holding the health, happiness and well-being for people of all ages. As people become older and are living longer, they are more likely to outlive other forms of retirement income. The Social Security program not only provides monthly benefits to retired workers, but […]

AARPAugust 31, 2016

Florida women voters overwhelmingly favor fast action to update Social Security and keep it strong for their children and grandchildren, according to a new AARP poll of women voters nationwide and in Florida. Overwhelmingly, 74 percent of women voters 50-plus agreed Congress and the next president should act immediately on Social Security, while 53 percent […]

Mitch PerryAugust 23, 2016

As Congressman Vern Buchanan waits to learn which Democrat he’ll face in November, he called today on Congress to help protect seniors against the growing number of financial scams, saying nearly one in five Americans over 65 will be victimized by fraud. The Longboat Key Republican has co-authored the Seniors Fraud Prevention Act, which would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]

AARPAugust 14, 2016

That’s a birthday we celebrate with pride — and I hope you take a minute to sign our birthday card! But it’s also a timely reminder that action is needed. If our leaders fail to update Social Security, future retirees could face benefit cuts of nearly 25 percent. Think about that! A cut that large […]

AARPAugust 1, 2016

AARP Florida, the Florida League of Women Voters, the Orlando Sentinel and FOX 35 will sponsor a “community conversation” Aug. 16 that will offer area residents an unusual chance to focus on where candidates for three Orlando-area seats in Congress stand on key domestic issues ahead of the Aug. 30 primary elections, organizers of the […]

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AARP fights ‘loneliness epidemic’ with awareness campaign

Florence Snyder: The Walking Warehoused

John Hishta: In honor of my grandmother … and future generations

AARP: ‘Longevity Economy’ accounts for $7.6 trillion in U.S., study shows

Kathy Castor signs on to bipartisan legislation calling for drug price transparency

AARP: Take A Stand on Social Security

AARP poll: Florida women voters age 50-plus overwhelmingly want fast Social Security update

Vern Buchanan pushes bipartisan bill that would crack down on financial scamming of seniors

AARP: Social Security celebrates 81 years!

AARP Florida, League of Women Voters to sponsor candidate ‘Community Conversation’ Aug. 16