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The 401k Fallout
Checked your 401k lately? The recent financial collapse has devastated this retirement resource. Older workers are hardest hit, as their financial futures may now be at risk. Steve Kroft reports.
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Statement on Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act - Brief Article - Transcript
October 26, 2000 Older Americans all across the country have reason to cheer today. After more than 5 years of congressional inaction, the Senate voted to approve legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act. I look forward to signing this measure of vital importance to our Nation's older Americans....
Tags: Leadership, Transportation, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2000-10-30
Secretary Thompson to Lead Walk on Mall as Part of Older Americans Month Activities
News Advisory: Health and Human Services HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson will commemorate Older Americans Month on May 29 with a 30-minute walk on the National Mall. He will join HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. Carbonell and representatives of national aging organizations and older Americans to raise...
Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, secretary, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research articles 2003-05-27
Statement on House of Representatives Action on the Older Americans Act - Brief Article - Transcript
October 25, 2000 I applaud the House of Representatives for today's overwhelming bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (H.R. 782). Our Nation's older Americans have been waiting for more than 5 years for Congress to approve this critical legislation. Now that the House has acted, it is...
Tags: Transportation, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2000-10-30
AARP Report Highlights Ways to Protect Older Americans in Disasters; 13 Million Americans Over 50 Anticipate Needing Evacuation Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With hurricane season fast approaching, a new report from AARP finds that in disasters, older adults face challenges that are different from the rest of the adult population. The searing images of older Americans duriWASHINGTON, May 23 /U.S. Newswire/ -- With hurricane season fast...
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Research articles 2006-05-23
AARP Offers Tips to Help Older Americans Prepare for Emergencies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- It is not hard to recall the searing images of older Americans and those with disabilities during Hurricane Katrina last summer. AARP today takes part in National Preparedness Month by arming older adults with tips aWASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- It is not...
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Research articles 2006-09-06
Experts Emphasize Need for Coordinated Services in Mental Health for Aging Americans; National Association of Social Workers, Older Women's League Partner in May 25 Briefing on Older Americans and Mental Health.
Byline: National Association of Social Workers WASHINGTON, May 23 AScribe Newswire -- Highlighted by the reintroduction of the Positive Aging Act by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D - NY), a briefing for congressional staff and members of the public emphasizes the need for coordination...
Tags: National Association of Social Workers Inc.
Research articles 2005-05-23
Statement By HHS Secretary Thompson Regarding Older Americans Month
WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson on Older Americans Month: WASHINGTON, May 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson on Older Americans Month:
Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research articles 2002-05-01
American Public Transportation Association Applauds AARP CEO forHighlighting Importance of Public Transportation to Older Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- American Public Transportation Association APTA President William W. Millar applauded AARP CEO William Novelli for highlighting the importance of public transportation for older Americans in his speech at the NationWASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- American Public Transportation Association APTA President William W. Millar...
Tags: AARP, public transportation
Research articles 2005-02-09
IRS: tax advice for older Americans.(Funding Opportunities)(Internal Revenue Service)(Brief Article)
IRS: Tax advice for older Americans. The Internal Revenue Service invites applications from nonprofit groups that wish to participate in the Tax ... IRS: Tax advice for older Americans. The Internal Revenue Service invites applications from nonprofit groups that wish to participate in ...
Tags: Internal Revenue Service, tax
Research articles 2005-06-10
-THE WHITE HOUSE: VP unveils initiative to protect older Americans from telemarketing fraud/elder abuse.
M2 PRESSWIRE-19 October 1998-THE WHITE HOUSE: Office of the Vice President -- Vice President Gore unveils major new initiative to protect older Americans from telemarketing fraud and elder abuse C1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:111098 Washington, DC -- Vice President Gore unveiled...
Tags: fraud, Gore, MARKETING, Telemarketing, White House
Research articles 1998-10-19
THE WHITE HOUSE: Older Americans Month, 1999.
3 M2 PRESSWIRE-4 May 1999-THE WHITE HOUSE: Office of the Press Secretary -- Older Americans Month, 1999 C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD3 RDATE:300499 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As we...
Tags: president, U.S., White House
Research articles 1999-05-04
Secretary Thompson Hails 30th Anniversary of Older Americans Act Nutrition Program
WASHINGTON, March 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Calling it the one of the most successful community-based programs for seniors in America, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today renewed his commitment to the Older Americans Act OAA Nutrition Program and launched its 30th anniversary celebration. "If the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program...
Tags: nutrition, secretary, Thompson, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research articles 2002-03-01
Older Americans will be priority for newly released LIHEAP funds.
With rising heat and energy costs this winter, the federal government will help older Americans meet the bill see previous story. The Health and Human Services Department announced Jan. 5 it is providing $100 million in emergency contingency funds to states, tribes and territories through the...
Tags: AARP, FINANCE, Government, income
Research articles 2006-01-13
Office of the Vice President -- Statement by the Vice President on the Older Americans Act.
M2 PRESSWIRE-30 October 2000-THE WHITE HOUSE: Office of the Vice President -- Statement by the Vice President on the Older Americans Act C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:27102000 One of the most cherished values in America is respect for our parents...
Tags: FINANCE, Government, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE, Transportation, U.S. Congress
Research articles 2000-10-30
US DEPT OF HHS: Federal Agencies to discuss impact of longevity on programs/services for older Americans.
M2 PRESSWIRE-2 June 1999-US DEPT OF HHS: Federal Agencies to discuss impact of longevity on programs and services for older Americans and their families C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:280599 The US Federal Committee for the International Year of Older Persons, led...
Tags: agency, longevity, MARKETING, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research articles 1999-06-02
US DEPT OF HHS: Assistant Secretary to highlight older Americans at Massachusetts Conference on Aging.
M2 PRESSWIRE-17 May 1999-US DEPT OF HHS: Assistant Secretary for Aging to highlight older Americans at Massachusetts Conference on Aging C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:170599 Assistant Secretary for Aging Jeanette C. Takamura of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Tags: conference, Massachusetts, secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Research articles 1999-05-17
American Dietetic Association Commends U.S. Government for Recognizing the Role of Nutrition Support in Health Care for Older Americans
To: National DeskContact: Jennifer Starkey, 800-877-1600, ext. 4802, or Doris Acosta, ext. 4822, media@eatright.org, both of the American Dietetic AssociationCHICAGO, Oct. 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- For more than 40 years, programs established under the Older Americans Act OAA have had remarkable success in providing essential nutrition to at-risk older adults....
Tags: American Dietetic Association, nutrition, U.S. Government
Research articles 2006-10-17
Older Americans at higher risk of product-related injuries.
Older Americans are more active than ever--and this puts them at greater risk for injuries, according to a recent report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC. Researchers found that ordinary household products were responsible for a large number of emergency room visits by the elderly....
Tags: SALES, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Research articles 2005-05-01
Older Americans need to make every calorie count
As individuals age, their declining energy needs mean they must eat better while eating less. USDA food consumption survey data indicate that most older Americans are having trouble fitting the recommended number of daily food group servings into their decreased "calorie budgets." While the basic nutrition advice in the...
Tags: food, Manufacturing, nutrition, pyramid, U.S. Department of Agriculture, women
Research articles 2002-06-22
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