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SUMMER 2016

IN ACTIONAARP | AARP FoundationAARP Services Legal Counsel for the ElderlyLife Reimagined

ACHIEVING OUR SOCIAL MISSIO

NREAL POSSIBILITIES

RECENT SOCIAL MISSION ACHIEVEMENTS BY:ABOUT AARPAARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that leads positive social change and delivers value to all people 50-plus and to society through advocacy, service and information.

AARP FOUNDATION AARP Foundation, an affiliated charity, works to ensure that low-income vulnerable older Americans have nutritious food, affordable housing, a steady income, and strong and sustaining bonds. Supported by vigorous legal advocacy, AARP Foundation creates and advances effective solutions that help struggling older adults transform their lives.

AARP SERVICES, INC.This wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP manages provider relationships for, and performs quality control oversight of, the wide range of products and services that carry the AARP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to AARP members and others.

LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY LCE is a nonprofit charitable affiliate of AARP that champions the dignity and rights of seniors in Washington, D.C. through free legal and social work services.

LIFE REIMAGINED Life Reimagined is a digital and live service that provides tools and support to help people reflect, evaluate their priorities and define next steps in work, relationships and well-being. Enhancing the quality of life for

all as we age—not just serving our nearly 38 million members—is our mission. The work that AARP and its affiliates do can be summed up in just 12 words:

After all, when individuals reach their full potential, society can reach its full potential.

WE hOpE yOU EnjOy ThESE hIGhLigHtS Of OUR RECEnT SOCIAL-MISSIon AChIEvEMEntS.

WE FIGhT FOR AND EqUIP EACh IndIVIdUAL tO LIVE thEIR BEST LIFE.

HEALTH SECURITY

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$20.8 BiLLIOn More than 10 million people with Medicare have saved over $20 billion on prescription drugs since 2010, thanks to gradual closing of the “doughnut hole” in Medicare Part D in coverage, for which AARP advocated.

$1,945 Average savings per beneficiary in the “doughnut hole.” These savings will gradually increase until 2020, when the Medicare doughnut hole closes for good.

SuPPORtING FAmiLY CAREgIVERS Family caregiving can be complex and confusing. Information from the AARP Caregiving Resource Center provides solutions and ideas, in both English and Spanish. www.aarp.org/caregiving

MEDiCARESTAYING HEALTHY IS A TOP PRIORITY OF AMERICANS 50-PLUS. Tools and resources from AARP help people care for themselves and others, while advocacy and marketplace innovations promote patient-centered care.

FREE CAREgIVING APP If you’re caring for an aging parent

or spouse, the AARP Caregiving app helps you coordinate privately with family members and track tasks, appointments, and medications.

OthER hELpfuL TOoLS InCLUDE:

State-by-State Advance

Directives

Caregiving Question & Answer Tool

Care Provider Locator

Long-Term Care

Calculator

Long-Term Care Quiz

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ThE FIRSt-OF-iTS-kInD AARP Innovation Fund, a joint initiative with J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Endowments and Foundations Group and its Private Equity Group, enables us to spark market- driven solutions on health care, including:

500,000 AARP members have participated since 1994 in the largest in-depth study of diet and cancer ever conducted: the AARP-National Institutes of Health (NIH) Diet and Health Study.

250+ Articles on diet, lifestyle and cancer have been published in scientific journals by the AARP-NIH Diet and Health Study.

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BRAIn hEALth is a top interest for people 50-plus. The online AARP Brain Health Center is chock-full of information about the five ways to stay sharp for a lifetime:

• Keeping fit• Learning more• Managing stress

• Eating right• Being social

Practical, trustworthy information on brain health is also available from the Global Council on Brain Health. This gathering of doctors, scientists, policy experts and scholars was founded in 2015 by AARP and Age UK, a charitable organization in the United Kingdom.

InNoVAtIoNS In hEALTH CARE

hEALthY LiviNG

> Aging at home;

> Access to health services to promote positive health behaviors; and

> Preventive health care, including brain health, fitness and nutrition.

FINANCIAL RESILIENCE

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OVER $3 BILLIoN Savings on utilities among more than 36 million households in 2015, thanks to AARP’s pro-consumer utilities campaign.

SoCiAL SECuRIty is the foundation of economic security for 59 million Americans: retirees, persons with disabilities and families of retired, disabled, or deceased workers. AARP has a long history of supporting proposals to update Social Security, not only for today’s beneficiaries but also for future generations.

Take a Stand, an advocacy initiative launched in 2015, demands on behalf of all

voters that candidates for President and Congress commit to take

action to keep Social Security financially sound—now, and

in the future. This effort will also hold candidates

accountable to their promises after they take office in January 2017.

TENS OF thOuSANDS Older adults with modest incomes who build skills for good jobs each year through AARP Foundation’s Senior Community Service Employment Program and Back to Work 50+.

PEOPLE 50-PLUS HAVE WIDE-RANGING FINANCIAL CONCERNS, including finding work, protecting their assets, supporting family mem-bers and preparing for retirement. The resources, programs and ser-vices made available by AARP and its affiliates help empower millions to live with independence, dignity and purpose.

jobS & WORk

AARP’s Social Security for Dum-mies is a best-selling guide to navi-gating Social Security, an earned benefit that protects more than 59 million Americans.

SAviNGS & pLAnNIng1 MILLIOn People who learn how to protect their money each year through information from AARP Fraud Watch Network. Its email alerts and online information arm people to curb con artists’ scams.

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest tax assistance and preparation assistance service. It is a remarkable people-helping-people program:

2.6 MILLIoN oLdER AdULtS Receive free assistance preparing and filing their tax returns every year, thanks to

35,000 IRS-certified volunteers.

$1.3 BILLIoN Income tax refunds are received by Tax-Aide clients annually

$250 MILLIoN Earned Income Tax Credits received by low-income working people via AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

TRAnSfoRMING thE LivES oF StRugGLING AdULTS

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volun-teers like Don Tinson of Michigan make it possible for 2.6 million people to file their tax returns every year—free of charge.

ChAMpIoN FOR thE VuLnERABLEFor more than 40 years, AARP’s Legal Counsel for the Elderly has championed the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C.’s elderly by providing free legal services to those in need. For example, Mabel Hensen, age 103, and her 98-year-old sister faced a 400 percent rent

increase and eviction for nonpayment of rent. LCE persuaded the landlord to make significant repairs, suspend the rent hike and dismiss the eviction notice.

LCE also champions consumer rights as the District of

Columbia’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

“To SERVE, nOT To bE SERVEd.”—AARP Motto

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PERSONAL FULFILLMENT COMMUNITY LIFEAND

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tECh WITh A PERSONAL tOUChBonnie Schultz learned how to use tablets to connect with family, friends, music and more during a free workshop offered by AARP TEK near her home in Illinois.

THE YEARS AFTER 50 GIVE PEOPLE A CHANCE to grow in new and rewarding ways—to unleash their passions while finding and fulfilling their purpose in life. AARP helps people get the most from every day while making a difference in the lives of others through extensive volunteer opportunities, personal connections, entertainment and Life Reimagined.

200,000 People who connect with volunteer opportunities in their area through AARP’s Create the Good network.

TENS OF ThOuSAndS People who have participated in workshops presented by AARP TEK (Technology Education and Knowledge). Some of the sessions were held in Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog (for Filipino Americans). In addition, the online AARP TEK Academy provides video tutorials on topics such as social media, online safety and finding a job. www.aarptek.org

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ToOL MEASURES ‘LivABILItY’ OF ToWnSDoes your community have everything you need to be independent as you age? Are there mobility options for people who don’t drive? Is housing affordable and accessible? How’s the health care? Find out by plugging a city name or ZIP code into the online AARP Livability Index at livabilityindex.aarp.org.

NEARLY A hALF-MILLiON DRIvERS of all ages learn to stay independent and safe on the road every year through AARP Driver Safety. Organized and presented by 4,700 dedicated volunteers, Driver Safety courses are offered in 14 languages.

50+ MILLIoN people reside in the nearly 100 cities and counties where AARP is testing how citizens, planning experts and local governments can make “age-friendly communities,” in cooperation with the World Health Organization.

AARP is encouraging communities nationwide to prepare for the rapid aging of the U.S. population by making it easier for people to remain engaged in community life as they age. That means safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing; and better transportation options.

MAKINg COMMUnITIES MORE LIvABLE

In Fort Worth, AARP Texas volunteers assess

how to make streets and sidewalks safer.

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UNITING GENERATIONSTHE

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MENTORS hELP ChILDREN READ BETTER 31,000 children in grades K-3 learn to read better every year, thanks to 2,000 dedicated AARP Foundation Experience Corps mentors like Delores Muldrew of Pennsylvania.

STUdENTS FIGhT SENIORS’ hUNgER ANd iSOLAtION Students fight hunger and ease isolation among older adults through a collaboration between the Campus Kitchens Project and AARP Foundation. Unused food from dining halls, grocery stores, restaurants and farmer’s markets is transformed into free meals for seniors in need.

tECh-SAvVy tRAININg Young volunteers help boomers and seniors learn technology via the Mentor Up program created by AARP Foundation. Mentor Up fosters positive interactions between young people who want to serve others and older adults who need their support and companionship.

tEAMING Up TO STRENGTHEN COMMUnITIES Every year, retired educators reach more than 500,000 young people in over 1,000 communities. Tutoring, donating school supplies and packing healthy weekend meals are some of the community service projects undertaken by volunteers from the NRTA With Our Youth! Program since 1999.

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“ I BELIEvE ThAt bECoMIng MORE COnSCIOuS Of yoUR OWN thoUGhTS And BEhAviORS CAn puRPOSELy AnD ACtIVELy CREATE ThE LIFE ExpERIENCES YOu WANt”

Dr. Phil McGraw

The life you’ve dreamed of is closer than you think. Life Reimagined, a nonprofit affiliate of AARP, points people in the right direction with small, simple steps that lead to exciting new possibilities in work, relationships and overall well-being.

oNLINE: LifeReimagined.org features content and short digital exercises on topics relevant to those on their Life Reimagined journey.

In pERSoN: Trying to find your “what’s next”? Small groups gather at Life Reimagined Checkup Sessions for reflection, thoughtful conversations and inspiration.

LiFEMAP™: This proven system helps people rediscover what matters most, so the next step is always the right step. Fun exercises help people explore passions, connect with life coaches and map an action plan— all at an affordable price.

MuLtIMEDiA: Videos, tips and personal stories are found on the Life Reimagined website. Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities, published in English and in Spanish, helps

people discover their hidden talents and create a life they’ll love.

pERSONAL joURNEy guIdED by dR. phiL: “Become the Best Version of Yourself: A Personal Journey Guided by Dr. Phil” offers online navigation tools such as video tutorials and quizzes to help people create the life experiences they want.

LIFE REIMAGINED: EXpLORINg WHAT’S nEXT

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PtACkLINg hUNgERMORE THAN 10 MILLION AMERICANS 50-PLUS struggle to put food on the table. Through Drive to End Hunger, a multiyear, nationwide campaign, AARP and AARP Foundation are raising awareness and funds to address the problem—now and in the long term. Impressive achievements between 2011-2015 include:

34 MILLIoN mEALS dONATEd

100,000 VOLuNtEERSPARTiCipAtEd In FOOd dRIVES CoASt-tO-COAST

hUNgER IS ALSO A hEALTh iSSUE. That’s why AARP Foundation is working to make it possible for low-income people to buy more fresh, healthy food.

TRUSTWORTHY INFO

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AARP CREATES REAL POSSIBILITIES by connecting people with information that helps equip them to live their best lives. From home-delivered publications to digital information at your fingertips, AARP makes available trustworthy news, entertainment and insights tailored to people 50-plus.

36.4 MILLIoN Readers receive trusted lifestyle tips, news and educational information in each issue of AARP The Magazine —the world’s largest circulation magazine.

24/7: Online access to AARP-produced TV and radio programs, filled with news, information and inspiration. For example, AARP’s YouTube channel features original videos that go viral with millions of views.

No OnE’S PoSSiBiLItIES ShOULD EVER BE LimiTEd BY thEIR AGE. Every day, AARP fights to remove barriers that stand between people and their Real Possibilities.

Since some of the most persistent barriers live inside of us, AARP has launched honest conversations about how we want to live and age.

This effort, called Disrupt Aging, features new ways of living and aging. AARP is partnering with companies and communities to create new solutions that work for all of us at any age. After all, it’s not about aging—it’s about living. www.DisruptAging.org

DYLAN BEHIND THE SHADES

His new album and what he thinks

about passion, aging, Sinatra—

and why rock ’n’ roll died

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Heart Health Makeover

A Top Cardio Doc

on Statins, Aspirin

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>Valerie Harper

>LeVar Burton

>Tony Danza

JOBS & MONEY

PLUS Outsmart a younger boss

Dress for (more) success

Find your next act …

and 16 other ways

to get ahead

Can This Career

Be Saved? Page 46

Easy Ways to Live Longer

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The Power of Prayer One Man’s

Pilgrimage Page 48

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impROVINg PATIENTS’ oUTCOmES Improving health care delivery and management of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes are the goals of health innovation pilots undertaken by UnitedHealthcare as part of the AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Program. These initiatives will help determine how to improve patients’ experiences and reduce costs in the traditional Medicare fee-for-service environment.

MATURE-MARkET EXpERtISEdRIVES PROdUCT dESIgN The Hartford is the only major insurer with a full-time team

of gerontologists charged with understanding people 50-plus. Unique features of AARP-branded auto and home insurance programs that flowed from these insights include Comprehensive

Driving Evaluation Coverage and Replacement Plus Coverage, which relates to universal design.

STRONg CONSUmER PROTECTIONSFor years, consumers complained about restrictive contracts for mobile phones. AARP Services changed the game in 2008 by negotiating with Consumer Cellular an offering that included consumer protections long sought by AARP at the state level— including no long-term contracts, early-termination fees or mandatory arbitration.

EASy-TO-FIND oFfERSSaving money is easier at home and on the go with a new website

designed to help AARP members take advantage of the many benefits offered to them, including health, financial, lifestyle and discounts. Educational content about financial and health offers, a location finder and much more are available at AARPAdvantages.com.

uNITING THE GENERATIONSSince higher education helps people achieve a middle-class lifestyle, an AARP-branded plan from TIAA-CREF provides educational resources and tools about Section 529 college savings plans. It features a gifting program that lets grandparents make set contributions as a reward (such as for a good report card).

By PROVIdING qUALItY COnTRoL OVER THE AARP-BRAndEd OFFERIngS mAdE AVAILABLE By LEAdING BUSiNESSES, AARP SERVICES FOSTERS PoSItIvE SoCIAL CHANGE thROUGh MARkEt InNOVAtIOn AND LEADERShIP.

FOR NEARLY 60 YEARS, AARP has proved that standing up for consumers in the marketplace can drive powerful social change. Member benefits include solutions to keep people healthy, support family caregivers, promote financial resilience and save money on lifestyle products.

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FINANCIAL SECURITY & CONSUmER PROTECTIONAARP Guaranteed Future Income Annuity (part of the AARP Lifetime Income Program from New York Life)

AARP Investment Services from TD Ameritrade

hEALTh CARE ANd WELLNESSAARP Long-Term Care Options from New York Life

AARP MyVision Care provided through EyeMed (not all states)

SpaFinder Wellness365

AUTOmoTIVEMonro Muffler

Mr. Tire

AARP Member Advantages Auto Lending Pilot

dININg ANd MEAL dELIvERY bistroMD (Silver Cuisine™ from bistro MD)

Burger King

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ENTERtAINmENT ANd LEISUREAmazon Kindle (e-books and print and audio books)

Gift Card Impressions

hOME SERVICESHomeServe USA

tEChNoLOgy ANd LIfEStYLEAT&T

Cricket Wireless

tRAVELDelaware North

AARP’s new scannable membership

card makes it easier to access mem-

ber benefits, such as money-saving

discounts, and to register

for AARP events.

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AARP hAS BEEN A POWERFUL FORCE FOR POSITIvE SOCIAL ChANgE SINCE WE WERE FOUNDED BY A RETIRED hIgh SCHOOL PRINCipAL IN 1958. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:

hEALTh CARE• Pioneering group health insurance

for older people — long before Medicare.

• Fostering groundbreaking research on diet and health by teaming with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the nation’s largest research project on American diet and lifestyle.

• Persuading Congress to add the Part D prescription drug benefit to Medicare.

FINANCIAL RESILiENCE• Championing Social Security — a

true family protection program.

• Protecting mature workers’ rights by seeking to prohibit age-based discrimination in employment.

• Helping millions of people build financial security through free assistance in preparing and filing their tax returns.

COMMUnITy LIFE ANd LEISURE• Showcasing “universal design” in

1961 by building a home where people could age in place.

• Fostering continuing education through an adult education program that grew so large it was acquired by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

• Gathering first-person accounts of the Civil Rights era during an extensive 2004 bus tour, with the Library of Congress and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

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