EXCLUSIVE: Ringo Starr Reflects On Brotherhood And The Beatles 60 Years After Appearing On The Ed Sullivan Show
The legendary drummer reveals he could never join another band. PLUS: The Making of his new EP “Rewind Forward,” and a new Beatles song “Now and Then”
WASHINGTON—Musician, songwriter, and occasional actor Ringo Starr appreciates his memories of The Beatles but does not let them take hold of him. In the December 2023/January 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the legendary drummer opens up about his early musical memories, his joyous path through life, his new EP Rewind Forward and his ongoing relationship with The Beatles 60 years after their iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
While Starr’s life has always revolved around music, his memories of music as a child hold a significant influence on him. He recalls how his stepfather shared both music and an open mind with him, moments so poignant that he made it a point to share music with his own children the same way.
He also shared with ATM about his time with The Beatles and the brotherhood they shared. From laughing off rumors of John Lennon following him around with a pen and paper to note his every thought to his memory of the band hearing their song “Love Me Do” on the radio for the first time, no one could understand The Beatles like The Beatles. Starr’s fondness runs so deep that he never could join another band full-time. However, he’s never let that fondness hold him back. With his All Starr Band, he continues to tour and make music with friends and even works out every day to put on the best show possible.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s December 2023/January 2024 cover story featuring Ringo Starr. His story kicks off a special AARP multimedia report on music and memory that deeply explores the role music plays in identity, happiness and increasingly, as a form of medicine for many health conditions, including dementia. The issue is available in homes starting in November and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On the title of his new EP Rewind Forward:
“One of my producers said, ‘We need a song with ‘rewind’ in it.” ‘Rewind’ is a great word, but I don’t want to be in the past, so out of nowhere, I said ‘rewind forward.’ My brain is faster than my mouth. All my life, strange things like that have come out, like the phrase ‘hard day’s night.’ It means that you rewind to a space that was happy, and then you go forward. Which makes perfect sense now.”
On the “new” Beatles song “Now and Then”:
“Last year, Paul called and said, ‘You remember that unfinished song of John’s, ‘Now and Then’? Why don’t we work on that?’ He sent it to me, and I played the drums and sang. We had a great track of John singing and playing piano, and George playing rhythm guitar. There were terrible rumors that it’s not John, it’s AI, whatever bullsh- – people said. Paul and I would not have done that. It’s a beautiful song and a nice way to finally close that door.”
On songs that bring back specific memories of his stepdad:
“I have great memories of my stepdad, who was a fan of big bands. When I hear big band music, I think of him. I was playing my music to him one day, and he said, ‘Have you heard this?’ And he played me Sarah Vaughn. That’s a huge memory for me, because he didn’t say, ‘The music you’re listening to is crap, get it off.’
On sharing music with his children:
“When my son Zak [a drummer who now plays with The Who] was 9, he came running in with a vinyl record. ‘You’ve got to hear this, Dad. It’s this guy named Ray Charles!’ And it was Ray Charles’ big band. I didn’t say, ‘Eh, I’ve heard hundreds of big band records.’ I took the position, well, let’s hear it together.”
On working with Paul McCartney on the song “Feeling The Sunlight”:
“Paul and I were in England, having dinner together [along with our wives]. I told him I was making an EP, and I said, ‘Why don’t you write me a song?’ He wrote the song and put bass on it, he put piano, he put the drums on—and I had to take the drums off.”
On Paul McCartney and John Lennon writing “With a Little Help From My Friends” for his voice and personality:
“John wrote several songs for me over the years, and George too. I used to be a rock drummer, and then they ruined my whole career. [Laughs.] ‘With a Little Help’ and ‘Yellow Submarine’ are the reasons I’m onstage every night.”
On his relationship with The Beatles:
“Paul loves me as much as I love him. He’s the brother I never had. As an only child, suddenly I got three brothers. We looked out for each other. We all went mad at different times. You can’t imagine what it was like, being in the Beatles. It got bigger and crazier.”
On staying fit before going on tour:
“I prepare every day. I work out with a trainer three times a week, and I do a couple of days on my own as well, just to keep moving. In the first All Starr Band, Joe Walsh was the guitarist. I said to Joe, ‘Let’s rock!’ I went down on my knees, but I couldn’t get back up. [Laughs.] That’s when I started getting myself together physically.”
On holding The Beatles together:
“I was the glue. [Laughs.] That’ll be in big letters: I WAS THE GLUE, SAYS RINGO. George was the first one to make a solo album [Wonderwall Music], and I was the drummer. John started the Plastic Ono Band, and I was the drummer. Paul likes to play drums himself, or I would’ve been on his albums too.”
On his marriage to Barbara Bach:
“Love is deep and odd. People think, Oh, you never have a bad day. We have bad days, and we’ve had a few rows, but we get through it. We don’t have bad months. I still love her, and hopefully she’s still got some feelings for me.”
On the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show 60 years later:
“I can’t tell you how incredible it was. All the music I loved came from America: country, blues, probably half the records I bought were Motown. It was always American music, and 60 years later, I’m still here talking about it. Ed Sullivan was at the airport in London when we came back from a tour of Sweden. He didn’t know who we were, but when he saw the reaction of the crowd, he booked us. By the time we got to America, we had a single [‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’] that was number 1. Everything just worked out for the Beatles.”
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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 and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability 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, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
EXCLUSIVE: Ringo Starr Reflects On Brotherhood And The Beatles 60 Years After Appearing On The Ed Sullivan Show
/in Medicare News /by mglEXCLUSIVE: Ringo Starr Reflects On Brotherhood And The Beatles 60 Years After Appearing On The Ed Sullivan Show
The legendary drummer reveals he could never join another band. PLUS: The Making of his new EP “Rewind Forward,” and a new Beatles song “Now and Then”
WASHINGTON—Musician, songwriter, and occasional actor Ringo Starr appreciates his memories of The Beatles but does not let them take hold of him. In the December 2023/January 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the legendary drummer opens up about his early musical memories, his joyous path through life, his new EP Rewind Forward and his ongoing relationship with The Beatles 60 years after their iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
While Starr’s life has always revolved around music, his memories of music as a child hold a significant influence on him. He recalls how his stepfather shared both music and an open mind with him, moments so poignant that he made it a point to share music with his own children the same way.
He also shared with ATM about his time with The Beatles and the brotherhood they shared. From laughing off rumors of John Lennon following him around with a pen and paper to note his every thought to his memory of the band hearing their song “Love Me Do” on the radio for the first time, no one could understand The Beatles like The Beatles. Starr’s fondness runs so deep that he never could join another band full-time. However, he’s never let that fondness hold him back. With his All Starr Band, he continues to tour and make music with friends and even works out every day to put on the best show possible.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s December 2023/January 2024 cover story featuring Ringo Starr. His story kicks off a special AARP multimedia report on music and memory that deeply explores the role music plays in identity, happiness and increasingly, as a form of medicine for many health conditions, including dementia. The issue is available in homes starting in November and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On the title of his new EP Rewind Forward:
“One of my producers said, ‘We need a song with ‘rewind’ in it.” ‘Rewind’ is a great word, but I don’t want to be in the past, so out of nowhere, I said ‘rewind forward.’ My brain is faster than my mouth. All my life, strange things like that have come out, like the phrase ‘hard day’s night.’ It means that you rewind to a space that was happy, and then you go forward. Which makes perfect sense now.”
On the “new” Beatles song “Now and Then”:
“Last year, Paul called and said, ‘You remember that unfinished song of John’s, ‘Now and Then’? Why don’t we work on that?’ He sent it to me, and I played the drums and sang. We had a great track of John singing and playing piano, and George playing rhythm guitar. There were terrible rumors that it’s not John, it’s AI, whatever bullsh- – people said. Paul and I would not have done that. It’s a beautiful song and a nice way to finally close that door.”
On songs that bring back specific memories of his stepdad:
“I have great memories of my stepdad, who was a fan of big bands. When I hear big band music, I think of him. I was playing my music to him one day, and he said, ‘Have you heard this?’ And he played me Sarah Vaughn. That’s a huge memory for me, because he didn’t say, ‘The music you’re listening to is crap, get it off.’
On sharing music with his children:
“When my son Zak [a drummer who now plays with The Who] was 9, he came running in with a vinyl record. ‘You’ve got to hear this, Dad. It’s this guy named Ray Charles!’ And it was Ray Charles’ big band. I didn’t say, ‘Eh, I’ve heard hundreds of big band records.’ I took the position, well, let’s hear it together.”
On working with Paul McCartney on the song “Feeling The Sunlight”:
“Paul and I were in England, having dinner together [along with our wives]. I told him I was making an EP, and I said, ‘Why don’t you write me a song?’ He wrote the song and put bass on it, he put piano, he put the drums on—and I had to take the drums off.”
On Paul McCartney and John Lennon writing “With a Little Help From My Friends” for his voice and personality:
“John wrote several songs for me over the years, and George too. I used to be a rock drummer, and then they ruined my whole career. [Laughs.] ‘With a Little Help’ and ‘Yellow Submarine’ are the reasons I’m onstage every night.”
On his relationship with The Beatles:
“Paul loves me as much as I love him. He’s the brother I never had. As an only child, suddenly I got three brothers. We looked out for each other. We all went mad at different times. You can’t imagine what it was like, being in the Beatles. It got bigger and crazier.”
On staying fit before going on tour:
“I prepare every day. I work out with a trainer three times a week, and I do a couple of days on my own as well, just to keep moving. In the first All Starr Band, Joe Walsh was the guitarist. I said to Joe, ‘Let’s rock!’ I went down on my knees, but I couldn’t get back up. [Laughs.] That’s when I started getting myself together physically.”
On holding The Beatles together:
“I was the glue. [Laughs.] That’ll be in big letters: I WAS THE GLUE, SAYS RINGO. George was the first one to make a solo album [Wonderwall Music], and I was the drummer. John started the Plastic Ono Band, and I was the drummer. Paul likes to play drums himself, or I would’ve been on his albums too.”
On his marriage to Barbara Bach:
“Love is deep and odd. People think, Oh, you never have a bad day. We have bad days, and we’ve had a few rows, but we get through it. We don’t have bad months. I still love her, and hopefully she’s still got some feelings for me.”
On the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show 60 years later:
“I can’t tell you how incredible it was. All the music I loved came from America: country, blues, probably half the records I bought were Motown. It was always American music, and 60 years later, I’m still here talking about it. Ed Sullivan was at the airport in London when we came back from a tour of Sweden. He didn’t know who we were, but when he saw the reaction of the crowd, he booked us. By the time we got to America, we had a single [‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’] that was number 1. Everything just worked out for the Beatles.”
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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 and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability 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, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
AARP The Magazine’s Bonus Digital Issue: Martha Stewart, Still Relentless at 82, Bob Costas on Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, and How to Make Your Retirement Money Last
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP The Magazine’s Bonus Digital Issue: Martha Stewart, Still Relentless at 82, Bob Costas on Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, and How to Make Your Retirement Money Last
WASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine (ATM) announces its first-ever bonus digital issue that explores how aging in America is changing from all angles, be it medical, financial, cultural and even psychological. The special issue, which features some 14 feature stories, was created to commemorate AARP’s 65th anniversary since its founding in 1958.
This bonus ATM gives readers insight into the lives of celebrities 50-plus who exemplify longevity and reflect on aging – such as cover star Martha Stewart. In an exclusive first-person story, the businesswoman, writer and TV personality says she keeps busy every day by constantly trying new things and challenging herself. From recently gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated to maintaining her friendship with Snoop Dogg, to traveling with her grandchildren, she refuses to live a life of regrets and “what ifs.”
Go to aarp.org/bonusissue to read the full issue.
Also in this edition:
Martha Stewart’s Famous Apple Pie Recipe
In her conversation with AARP, the culinary icon told us, “What do I want people to say about me 100 years from now? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe, it’s just, ‘Did you make Martha’s apple pie? Because it really is the best recipe.’” To help make that goal a reality, here is her famous apple pie recipe and a bonus recipe for pie dough – just in time for Thanksgiving dinner!
A Tribute to Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, by Bob Costas.
At 73, Dusty Baker was the oldest manager in baseball to ever win the World Series in 2022. Bob Costas pays tribute to Baker’s legendary career, who he says is “one of the game’s most singular and respected figures.”
How to Make Your Money Last
How many years can you count on your retirement savings before they run out? AARP The Magazine’s finance editors walk readers through four proven strategies for making sure their money lasts through retirement, complete with tips for how to intelligently withdraw from retirement accounts.
The Future of Aging in Place … Is Moving?
Is renovating the place you currently live in really the only path to growing old in the neighborhood you now live in and love? Not at all: creative new housing options are becoming available that allow older adults to stay in their community, but in a place that is better suited to their needs than their current residence. From ADUs to multiuse developments, this issue details the best of these emerging home options.
Super Agers
This issue offers a deep look into the brains of “super agers” – people in their 80s and 90s who show the mental acuity of someone many decades younger – and how science is beginning to understand both their unique physiology and also the lifestyle traits that separate them from others.
The Secrets of Ageless Style
Fashion trends come and go, but style is both timeless and personal. To help readers better shape their personal style, AARP asked a top style guru to point out the unique style characteristics of many iconic women, including Lauren Hutton, Viola Davis, Imam, Diane Keaton and Naomi Campbell.
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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 and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability 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, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
Special Reports from the November AARP Bulletin: Learning From Super Agers, Volunteering to Pay off Your Property Taxes, Protecting Your Home From Scammers, and Saving More at Department Stores
/in Medicare News /by mglSpecial Reports from the November AARP Bulletin: Learning From Super Agers, Volunteering to Pay off Your Property Taxes, Protecting Your Home From Scammers, and Saving More at Department Stores
WASHINGTON—The November issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers the latest news updates and stories – from the rise in programs nationwide that allow residents to pay property taxes via volunteering to saving big bucks at departments stores. The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:
Cover Story: Inside the Brains of Super Agers
A small percentage of overachievers in their 80s and 90s have the memory, thinking skills, and zest for life of people decades younger – and researchers are determined to find out how and why. What they’re finding is fascinating: a range of physical, mental and spiritual attributes that can add up to extraordinary longevity, resilience and happiness – aging as we all want it to be. Read the November AARP Bulletin to discover the tips and tricks of becoming a super-ager.
Fraud Watch: Can a Crook Steal Your Entire Home?
Stealing everyday items like a wallet or phone is a threat we all understand, but now thieves are targeting entire homes by finding fraudulent ways to assume control of a property’s deed. This month’s Fraud Watch breaks down two different deed scams so you can protect yourself.
Your Money: Paying Property Taxes with Volunteer Hours
Looking for ways to pay your property taxes? Some older homeowners can volunteer for specified tasks in their community and have the value of that work applied to offset their property taxes. Read this month’s Your Money to learn more about the programs and where they are available.
Your Health: Are You Addicted to Junk Food?
Most of us know the sins of junk food – they’re often fatty, sugary, salty, chemical-filled and low in nutrition. But few realize that those very elements can make them addictive, not unlike cigarettes, drugs or alcohol. And that means weaning yourself off of them is harder than just saying “no more.” Here’s how junk food affects your brain and body and better ways to lessen your consumption.
Your Money: Saving More at Department Stores
There’s a reason some department stores are still healthy and widespread: They’ve learned to adapt to today’s retail world, often by offering a wide range of unique discounts, sales programs, membership opportunities and more. This month’s Live Well for Less column gives you specific tips and tricks to save big while shopping at department stores.
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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 security, financial stability 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.
Is Original Medicare on the Path to Extinction? October AARP Bulletin Takes a Detailed Look at the Program’s Future
/in Medicare News /by mglIs Original Medicare on the Path to Extinction? October AARP Bulletin Takes a Detailed Look at the Program’s Future
PLUS: a Visual Guide to Fraud; Who Should Buy Term Life; The New Face of Remote Working; The Vaccine-Alzheimer’s Connection; and more!
WASHINGTON—The October issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers a slew of the latest news updates and stories – from a visual guide to fraud to the future of Medicare. The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:
Cover Story: The Future of Original Medicare
Today’s Medicare enrollees have an immediate decision to make between two vastly different options: original Medicare or the private insurance alternative Medicare Advantage (MA). Based on current trends, it won’t be long before enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans substantially overtakes enrollment in original Medicare. Does the original need to be changed to remain competitive with MA? Will original Medicare as envisioned in 1965 cease to exist in the years to come? This month’s cover story dives into the future of traditional Medicare and what it means for you.
Fraud Watch: A Visual Guide to Fraud
Text messages from strangers, computer virus alerts, and gift cards can all be perfectly legitimate. But scammers are finding ways to use tools and technologies like these to defraud older Americans. This month’s Visual Guide to Fraud shows you what some of the widely used fraud attempts floating around right now look like—and how they can be used to steal money.
Your Money: 7 Things to Know About Term Life Insurance
Research shows that the proportion of consumers who intend to buy life insurance in the next year has skyrocketed. The simplest and least expensive type of life insurance is called a term life policy. But what is it and who is it for? This month’s Bulletin provides a comprehensive overview about this popular form of coverage.
Your Health: Can Vaccinations Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?
Vaccinations have become increasingly contentious over the past few years. Between culture wars and scientific stops and starts—the idea of getting that next shot can fill you with anxiety. But, new research has revealed a new reason why staying on top of your vaccinations makes sense: They might reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s. Read this month’s Your Health to learn how vaccines can decrease your risk of age-related cognitive decline.
Your Life: Work From Roam
COVID-19 sent many employees home with laptops, and one question burned in the minds of everyone. Will remote work be permanent? Almost four years later, 40 percent of Americans work remotely, and remote workers are increasingly exploring their geographical freedom. In this month’s Bulletin learn how several older Americans are taking advantage of a remote job to travel and explore.
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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 security, financial stability 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.
Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Kyra Sedgwick On Her Relationship With Kevin Bacon, Diana Nyad On Being A Better Swimmer In Her 60s Than In Her 20s, Never-Before-Seen Photos And Artifacts From Bob Dylan’s Private Collection, And Martha Stewart On Staying Curious
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusives From AARP The Magazine: Kyra Sedgwick On Her Relationship With Kevin Bacon, Diana Nyad On Being A Better Swimmer In Her 60s Than In Her 20s, Never-Before-Seen Photos And Artifacts From Bob Dylan’s Private Collection, And Martha Stewart On Staying Curious
Plus: Beautiful Winter Vacation Spots Off-The-Beaten-Path; and New Medical Breakthroughs Changing The Future For Older Americans
WASHINGTON—The October/November issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities while revealing some of the biggest trends of 2023.
Emmy Award-Winning actress Kyra Sedgwick shares how husband Kevin Bacon encouraged her to pursue directing and how it has become her main focus over acting. Record-breaking long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad discusses returning to her passion of long-distance swimming at 60 years old after broadcast journalism didn’t cut it. Incredibly rare photos from iconic musician Bob Dylan’s archive are seen for the first time, giving an exclusive and private look into his seven-decade career. In a special 65th Anniversary bonus issue, Martha Stewart shares her secret to living life to the fullest – keeping busy and curious by always trying new things.
Plus, an inside look into fun-filled winter vacation destinations without the packed crowds and overpriced hotels; and the new medical research revolutionizing healthcare.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
The A List – Kyra Sedgwick
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Kyra Sedgwick talks about how she and husband Kevin Bacon spark their relationship by always trying new things and stepping outside their comfort zones. She also shares her romantic streak and how her dream rom-com costar crush would be Oliver Platt.
What I Know Now – Diana Nyad
Record-breaking endurance swimmer Diana Nyad shares her struggle coping with the trauma after sexual abuse from her swim coach and the lack of gay representation she had in high school. She also talks about staying close with her exes and never giving up on her dreams no matter how many times you may fail.
Treasures From the Dylan Vault
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK is a museum dedicated to the life and works of the legendary musician. Exclusive photos from the new book Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine reveal never-before seen photos and letters with and from friends such as Johnny Cash, Allen Ginsberg, and George Harrison.
65th Anniversary Bonus Issue – Martha Stewart
Businesswoman, writer, and TV personality Martha Stewart keeps busy every day by constantly trying new things and challenging herself. From recently gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated to maintaining her friendship with BFF Snoop Dogg, to traveling with her grandchildren, she refuses to live a life of regrets and “what ifs.”
Big Sun and Small Crowds
These are the best vacation spots to go to this winter that won’t drain your wallet or give you a headache. From Ocean Springs, Mississippi to the island of Saba, these spots are sure to please without driving you crazy with too many tourists.
Medical Breakthroughs
Check out the latest medical therapies and practices that are easing the lives of older Americans in many different areas. From chronic pain to women’s health to cardiovascular disease to brain health, and more, see how research is improving the quality of life of people everywhere.
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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 and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability 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, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante 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
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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.