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Liz Weston: How your ex could boost your Social Security

Many people don’t realize that divorced spouses can claim Social Security benefits based on their ex’s earnings record, as long as the marriage lasted at least 10 years

The Independent UK

How to Prepare For a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters

As worries about hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters accelerate, here are some key steps to take to get ready for whatever might come your way.

Kiplinger

Mayoral candidates are ignoring older voters

Older adults are the largest voting bloc in this election and will decide who is the next mayor of Chicago. They’re looking for a leader who speaks to them.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Graham Nash says David Crosby planned to call and apologize before he died

After decades of tension, Graham Nash and David Crosby were en route to make amends, until the latter died in January at age 81.

Los Angeles Times

‘Am I useless now?’ Aging women in the workforce face a crisis of confidence and experts say they simply deserve more

Supporting aging women in the workforce is imperative for the bottom line.

Fortune

US Chamber of Commerce dips to second place in K Street spending - Roll Call

Mega-bills fueled the influence business in 2022, as lobbyists pivot to dealing with divided government in 2023.

Roll Call

Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults

Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular

The Independent UK

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Earned income credit backers aim to keep expansion on the radar - Roll Call

Outside groups are urging Congress to bolster a key tax benefit for low-income workers in a year-end legislative package.

Roll Call

Jamie Lee Curtis to receive AARP Career Achievement Award

“Scream Queen” Jamie Lee Curtis is this year’s recipient of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor

The Independent UK

Navigating the intergenerational workplace

What role does mentorship play in the increasingly intergenerational workplace, and how can we think about diversity as broadly as possible in order to create more collaborative and inclusive cultures?

Fortune

In nation’s energy capital, 45% of Texans cut spending on basics to pay for energy bills

Texas may be the nation’s energy capital, but Texans aren’t getting a break on their energy bills — and many are feeling the squeeze.

Tribune News Service

Hurricane Ian's deadly impact on seniors

At least 120 people died from Hurricane Ian; of those who perished, two-thirds were 60 or older

Salon

Hurricane Ian’s deadly impact on Florida seniors exposes need for new preparation strategies

All kinds of natural disasters — hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, dangerous heat waves — pose substantial risks to older adults. Yet, not enough seniors prepare for these events in advance, and efforts to encourage them to do so have been largely unsuccessful.

Tribune News Service

Social Security benefits see highest jump in 40 years. Here’s what to expect

Social Security beneficiaries are set to get the largest boost to their benefits in four decades.

Tribune News Service

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Zenger

Could Meditation Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s?

Meditation could protect older people against Alzheimer’s, according to new research.

Los Angeles Times

Can most Californians even afford to retire?

Steven Johnson spent 19 years as a minimum wage laborer for a Los Angeles moving company, lifting heavy furniture and suffering three hernias along the way.

The Guardian - US

Biden declared victory over big pharma – but is it enough to sway senior voters?

The Inflation Reduction Act aims to reduce the cost of drugs, but the law’s limitations may not help the Democrats in the midterms

Axios

Smartphones and older users remain an uneasy match

Many older people still lack digital skills and believe devices haven't been designed for all ages.

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Tribune News Service

While inflation takes a toll on seniors, billions of dollars in benefits go unused

Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Dems uniformly vote for Biden’s cornerstone climate and health care legislation

The bill would invest billions into issues acutely impacting Texas, including climate change and health care, and is the result of months of intraparty fighting between moderates and progressives.

Tribune News Service

Are things really more expensive these days? Compare prices and inflation to 50 years ago

These days it seems like everything has a bigger price tag — from local gas prices, to groceries, rent and other necessities. Inflation has changed the prices of everyday goods throughout the years, with some years being worse than others.

Roll Call

Groups launch last-ditch effort against drug pricing changes - Roll Call

Interest groups are spending millions in hopes of blocking legislation allowing Medicare to demand lower prices for prescription drugs.

The Independent UK

Tyler Perry to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize award

Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation

Tribune News Service

AARP’s billion-dollar bounty

In September, AARP, the giant organization for older Americans, agreed to promote a burgeoning chain of medical clinics called Oak Street Health, which has opened more than 100 primary care outlets in nearly two dozen states.

Tribune News Service

15 older workers allege age discrimination against Fla. golf resort

TAMPA, Fla. — Fifteen former employees at a Pinellas County golf resort are alleging in a lawsuit that they lost their jobs because of their ages.

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