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Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Rod Stewart on Learning to Sing After Cancer Diagnosis, Smart Financial Guidance for Divorce Later in Life, and Ralph Macchio on Living Out ‘Karate Kid’ Legacy
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Rod Stewart on Learning to Sing After Cancer Diagnosis, Smart Financial Guidance for Divorce Later in Life, and Ralph Macchio on Living Out ‘Karate Kid’ LegacyPlus: Donna Karan on her famed fashion career and latest wellness company Urban Zen; valuable retirement tips for childless adults;...
Published on: 2025-05-27
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Rod Stewart, Still Rocking at 80, Gets Candid About Family, Healing, and Learning to Sing Again After Cancer Diagnosis
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Rod Stewart, Still Rocking at 80, Gets Candid About Family, Healing, and Learning to Sing Again After Cancer DiagnosisThe rock legend reflects on re-learning how to sing, life beyond the stage and why turning 80 feels like a gift.WASHINGTON—After more than five decades in the spotlight,...
Published on: 2025-05-22
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP Bulletin: How Social Security and Medicare Transformed Aging in America
On Their Anniversaries, AARP Bulletin Details the History of the Programs and What AARP Is Doing to Secure Their Future.WASHINGTON—Announced today, the AARP Bulletin May/June issue features a special cover story report about the 90th anniversary of Social Security and the 60th anniversary of Medicare. This issue includes not just...
Published on: 2025-04-30
Source: AARP Magazine
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Rob Lowe on Balancing a Dynamic Career with Personal Fulfillment at 61, How Glamping Elevates Your Outdoor Adventure in Style, and Patricia Clarkson’s Honorable New Role
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Rob Lowe on Balancing a Dynamic Career with Personal Fulfillment at 61, How Glamping Elevates Your Outdoor Adventure in Style, and Patricia Clarkson’s Honorable New RolePlus: A federal database and other valuable tools helping older people recover unclaimed assets; and Lorraine Bracco reflects on her...
Published on: 2025-03-26
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Rob Lowe on Aging Gracefully and Finding Fulfillment at 61 – Both Professionally and Personally
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Rob Lowe on Aging Gracefully and Finding Fulfillment at 61 – Both Professionally and Personally The actor, podcast and game show host reflects on his acting journey, his 35 years of sobriety, and his deep connection with his family and commitment to cancer researchWASHINGTON—Rob Lowe, who...
Published on: 2025-03-20
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP Bulletin: How to Stay Safe and Fight Back Against the Latest Scams
Readers Stay Informed and Protected with the Annual Fraud Prevention Guide from AARP Bulletin WASHINGTON—AARP Bulletin today announced its annual Fraud Prevention Guide, a comprehensive resource aimed at helping readers stay vigilant against the latest scams, leading the March/April issue. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, scams are becoming more...
Published on: 2025-03-10
Source: AARP Magazine
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Drew Barrymore on Parenthood and The Peace That Comes With Turning 50, Daily Routines For Lifelong Strength and Mobility, and Ed Dwight’s Historic Journey Toward Space Exploration
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Drew Barrymore on Parenthood and The Peace That Comes With Turning 50, Daily Routines For Lifelong Strength and Mobility, and Ed Dwight’s Historic Journey Toward Space Exploration Plus: Navigating Dating in Your 50s and Building Fulfilling Relationships with Confidence; Kevin Bacon Shares Surprising Experiences That...
Published on: 2025-01-29
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore, Moved to Tears, Finally Finds Peace at 50 and Embraces Happiness
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore, Moved to Tears, Finally Finds Peace at 50 and Embraces HappinessThe talk show host opens up about staying positive, her current attitude on dating, and growing up in front of the cameras.WASHINGTON—After decades of being in the spotlight, Drew Barrymore couldn’t be happier about...
Published on: 2025-01-23
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP Bulletin: Health Care Systems Under Duress, What to Do After a Data Breach, and Tips for Flying with a Medical Device
AARP Bulletin: Health Care Systems Under Duress, What to Do After a Data Breach, and Tips for Flying with a Medical DeviceWASHINGTON—The first issue of AARP Bulletin in 2025 examines the physician shortage crisis and what it means for older adults. Additionally, this month’s issue provides insights on how to...
Published on: 2025-01-09
Source: AARP Magazine
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Michelle Yeoh on Perfecting Her Craft and Honoring Her Community, Naomi Watts Opens Up About Perimenopause, and How To Spot Six Commonly Misleading Financial Statements
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Michelle Yeoh on Perfecting Her Craft and Honoring Her Community, Naomi Watts Opens Up About Perimenopause, and How To Spot Six Commonly Misleading Financial Statements Plus: Next Year’s Must-See Destinations, Travel Expert Picks for Your Bucket List; Accessible Ride-Hailing and Barcode Apps Made Convenient For...
Published on: 2024-12-04
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Yeoh Reflects on Aging, Her Past Lives, and Honoring Her Community
AARP The Magazine EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Yeoh Reflects on Aging, Her Past Lives, and Honoring Her CommunityThe Academy Award-winning actress opens up to AARP The Magazine about continuously perfecting her craft, enduring microaggressions and aging in Hollywood, and learning to slow down.WASHINGTON — The momentum in Michelle Yeoh’s career appears endless,...
Published on: 2024-11-22
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP Bulletin: Retirement Calculators, Tech Guides to Help Adults Stay in Their Homes Longer, and The Latest Holiday Scams
AARP Bulletin: Retirement Calculators, Tech Guides to Help Adults Stay in Their Homes Longer, and The Latest Holiday ScamsPlus: Medical Professionals Weigh in on How to Live Longer and Healthier in the AARP Bulletin Cover StoryWASHINGTON—This month, AARP Bulletin details how technology is aiding in advancing longevity. From new tech...
Published on: 2024-11-04
Source: AARP Magazine
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® AwardsThe 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 FebruaryWASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine announced today that Glenn...
Published on: 2024-10-22
Source: AARP Magazine
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor at AARP The Magazine’s Annual Movies for Grownups® AwardsThe 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 FebruaryWASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine announced today that Glenn...
Published on: 2024-10-21
Source: AARP Magazine
Exclusively from AARP Bulletin: How Scammers Target Your Emotions, Travel Savings, and A Guide to How Your Medicare Costs Could Grow
Exclusively from AARP Bulletin: How Scammers Target Your Emotions, Travel Savings, and A Guide to How Your Medicare Costs Could GrowPlus: AARP Bulletin Interviewed Presidential Candidates on Social Security, Medicare, Inflation, Caregiving, and MoreWASHINGTON — The October issue of AARP Bulletin explores the ways Medicare costs could grow for individuals...
Published on: 2024-10-02
Source: AARP Magazine
Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts October 15.
You can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans from October 15 – December 7. Get ready for Medicare’s Open Enrollment with these 5 tips:Check your mail. You may get important notices from Medicare or Social Security. If you’re in a Medicare plan, you’ll get an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) telling...
Published on: 2021-10-01
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Guard your card: How to protect your Medicare card
Protect yourself by protecting your Medicare card!   The next Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) is coming fast, which means con artists may try to steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare has taken actions to make Medicare cards safer by replacing Social Security Numbers...
Published on: 2021-09-15
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Prevention is key—protect yourself with vaccines
More than 79% of people 65 and over are fully vaccinated for COVID-19—but are you defending yourself from other life-threatening illnesses, like pneumonia and the flu? Getting vaccinated is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect yourself. According to the CDC, “vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infection by...
Published on: 2021-08-09
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Lower Your Costs During the Coverage Gap
This page will help you to learn 5 ways to lower your costs during the coverage gap....
Published on: 2020-02-14
Source: Medicare Spotlights
Learn More About Plans in Your Area
Part of the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder tool that will help you to identify the plans in your state....
Published on: 2009-10-22
Source: Medicare Spotlights
Know What to do about the Flu.
Seasonal flu shots are available right now. H1N1 (Swine) flu vaccine is being shipped and will soon be widely available....
Published on: 2009-10-22
Source: Medicare Spotlights
Medicare & You 2010
Medicare & You contains important information about what's new, health plans, prescription drug plans, and rights and protections to help people with Medicare review their coverage options and prepare to enroll in a new plan if they choose. It is available in both English and Spanish.Each fall, the Centers for...
Published on: 2009-10-22
Source: Medicare Spotlights
MyMedicare.gov
MyMedicare.gov provides direct Internet access to your Medicare benefits, eligibility, enrollment (including prescription drug plans) and preventive health information - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the site, sign up, and Medicare will mail you a password to allow you access to your personal Medicare information. MyMedicare.gov...
Published on: 2009-10-22
Source: Medicare Spotlights
Medicare.gov Data Updates
This week data was updated on following Medicare.gov tools:Medicare Options Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder...
Published on: 2007-04-30
Source: Medicare.gov
Order a Medicare Replacement Card Online
Published on: 2006-11-17
Source: Medicare.gov
2007 Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates
Published on: 2006-11-17
Source: Medicare.gov
Medicare & You 2007
Published on: 2006-10-18
Source: Medicare.gov
New Edition of the Guide to Home Health Care Agencies
Home Health Compare can assist in choosing the best local home health agency - based on past performance helping patients get better and improving their ability to function at home. By looking at the type of care the beneficiary needs and seeing what portion of each agency's patients achieve the...
Published on: 2006-03-17
Source: Medicare.gov
Medicare Provides Tools to Help Local Partners Prepare Beneficiaries for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
The MMA legislation provides seniors and people with disabilities with the first comprehensive prescription drug benefit ever offered under the Medicare program, the most significant improvement to senior health care in nearly 40 years. This overview page provides links to important information on the new benefit. Click the selection that...
Published on: 2005-10-18
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid News
Medicare Expands Efforts To Fight Fraud
Published on: 2005-10-17
Source: CMS Headlines
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