/tags/aarp AARP en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:04:30 GMT /news/2022-03-25/aarp-presses-desantis-to-veto-bill-cutting-minimum-staffing-levels-for-cnas-at-nursing-homes The nonpartisan organization with millions of members 50 and older is making the issue a top priority. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:04:30 GMT /news/2022-03-25/aarp-presses-desantis-to-veto-bill-cutting-minimum-staffing-levels-for-cnas-at-nursing-homes Joe Byrnes /news/2022-01-14/florida-at-a-fork-in-the-road-on-nursing-home-staffing The AARP’s state director Jeff Johnson spoke to WMFE’s Joe Byrnes about nursing homes and long term care facilities, and other issues that could affect seniors this session. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:04:27 GMT /news/2022-01-14/florida-at-a-fork-in-the-road-on-nursing-home-staffing Matthew Peddie /news/2021-07-19/florida-nursing-home-workers-lag-in-covid-19-vaccinations As COVID-19 cases increase again in Florida, 42 percent of the state’s nursing-home workers had been fully vaccinated as of last month, a new report by AARP shows. The 42 percent vaccination rate placed Florida second from last in the percentage of nursing-home workers vaccinated as of June 20 and well behind the national average of 56 percent, the report by the senior-advocacy group said. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:05:53 GMT /news/2021-07-19/florida-nursing-home-workers-lag-in-covid-19-vaccinations Christine Sexton / News Service of Florida /news/2021-07-12/aarp-wants-financial-help-for-millions-of-caregivers-in-florida An estimated 48 million people in the U-S are providing in-home care to an adult loved one. 3 million of those caregivers live in Florida. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers with financial assistance. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:27:19 GMT /news/2021-07-12/aarp-wants-financial-help-for-millions-of-caregivers-in-florida Gina Jordan /news/2021-05-20/aarp-new-cases-at-florida-nursing-homes-higher-than-national-average A report shows more than 14% of Florida’s nursing homes had new confirmed resident cases in the last four weeks. The national average is 10%. Thu, 20 May 2021 11:02:21 GMT /news/2021-05-20/aarp-new-cases-at-florida-nursing-homes-higher-than-national-average Daylina Miller /local-news/2021-03-10/covid-19-bills-would-protect-florida-nursing-homes-from-neglect-lawsuits-opponents-say Two bills being considered by Florida lawmakers would make it harder for people to sue health care providers in COVID-19-related cases. Opponents say nursing homes should be held accountable. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:21 GMT /local-news/2021-03-10/covid-19-bills-would-protect-florida-nursing-homes-from-neglect-lawsuits-opponents-say Jacob Wentz /2019-11-18/okboomer-vs-okmillennial-workplace-nightmare-or-just-a-meme The popularity of #OkBoomer suggests there might be a yawning gap in attitudes between old and young. Those differences can sometimes play out in the workforce, which now spans five generations. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:01:00 GMT /2019-11-18/okboomer-vs-okmillennial-workplace-nightmare-or-just-a-meme Yuki Noguchi /2019-10-03/why-is-there-nothing-left-pension-funds-failing-at-catholic-hospitals The AARP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of workers at a defunct Catholic hospital in upstate New York, saying hundreds lost their pensions unfairly. And there are similar cases around the country. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:05:00 GMT /2019-10-03/why-is-there-nothing-left-pension-funds-failing-at-catholic-hospitals Chris Arnold /npr-breaking-news/2019-10-02/older-americans-are-increasingly-unwilling-or-unable-to-retire People age 65 and older make up the fastest-growing group of workers in the U.S. Some want to work; some have to work — and their numbers are changing how we view retirement. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:50 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2019-10-02/older-americans-are-increasingly-unwilling-or-unable-to-retire Ina Jaffe /2017-05-25/aarp-president-explains-opposition-to-american-health-care-act The AARP has been outspoken in its opposition to the American Health Care Act, which was passed by the House earlier this month. Thu, 25 May 2017 10:16:00 GMT /2017-05-25/aarp-president-explains-opposition-to-american-health-care-act Julio Ochoa