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Social Security is a High Priority Among Americans

Support for Social Security is strong among Americans, a data analysis shows, and that support transcends age, income and education levels, political affiliation, and race and ethnicity. A blog and AARP Policy Now video highlight the findings.

Missing Medicare Advantage Data: Supplemental Benefits Use

While supplemental benefits are a defining feature of Medicare Advantage, little information is available on how many enrollees use them, who is accessing them, the specific services used, and which benefits are most meaningful. More robust data could allow policymakers to improve value and equity in Medicare Advantage — and ensure a strong Medicare program as a whole.

April Employment Data: 55+ Unemployment Increases

As the U.S. economy cooled off in April, the 55+ unemployment rate increased to 3% from 2.6% in March. In April, 175,000 jobs were added, down from the 315,000 jobs added in March. While the total labor force participation rate was unchanged at 62.7%, it decreased slightly for those ages 55+, to 38.4% from 38.6%. Long-term unemployment was also higher among jobseekers 55+ at 28.7%, compared with 20% of jobseekers ages 16 to 54.

Updating State Emergency Plans to Better Protect Older Adults and Family Caregivers

Older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers face heightened challenges during disasters, and so state and community emergency plans need to address their specific needs. A recent blog elaborates on the issue, highlighting how the latest edition of the AARP Long-Term Services and Supports State Scorecard brings attention to this often-overlooked must within disaster planning.

Medication Literacy: Drug Disposal

Proper disposal of prescription drugs is often difficult, leaving older adults susceptible to the dangers of unused, unwanted, and expired drugs. Unused drugs have the potential to be improperly mixed into an older adult’s current drug regimen, fall into the hands of others, or contaminate the environment. An AARP Public Policy Institute report examines the standards for safe drug disposal and the barriers that need to be addressed, while three animated videos provide accessible information on the topic.

Patient-Family Advisory Council Opportunities for Nurses

AARP is filling roles on local Patient-Family Advisory Councils (PFACs), which provide guidance on how to improve the patient and family experience at hospitals and health care organizations. If you are an active or retired nurse who has also been a caregiver or patient and would like to make a difference for future patients and families, please consider joining this initiative and volunteering to serve on the PFAC at the facility where you had experience as a consumer. PFACs are made up of current and former patients, family members, and caregivers. They collaborate with employees (clinical, administrative and support) at hospitals and other health care organizations to provide guidance on how to improve the patient and family experience.

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