Costs for long-term services and supports have surged by nearly 50% since 2019. Our new video and report explore why. spr.ly/6018BDJZxj #ltss #longtermcare #longtermcarecosts

Better data can lead to better decisions for nursing home residents. AARP PPI’s Nursing Home Quality and Safety Dashboard helps policymakers, researchers, advocates, and families track trends, compare states, and identify areas needing attention: spr.ly/6018BGfGi0

How do brand name drug companies delay competition from lower-priced generic drugs? A new AARP PPI report examines tactics like modifying existing drugs, patent thickets, and price increases—and what they mean for consumers and Medicare. Read more: spr.ly/6012BGfGzn

Sandwich generation caregivers aren't spending more hours caregiving each week, they're just fitting more into them. 48% are in high-intensity caregiving situations, vs. 36% a decade ago. From @NA4Caregiving & @AARP: spr.ly/6017BGfKnx #FamilyCaregivers #SandwichGeneration

U.S. prices for 25 top-selling brand-name drugs rose by an average of 81% after launch, while prices for the same drugs fell by an average of 13% across 19 comparable countries, according to @AARP research highlighted by @TheStreet. Read more: spr.ly/6017BGfEUt #DrugPrices

World Mental Health Day: check in with the people carrying the most. Sandwich generation caregivers face a 50% higher risk of physical strain, only 16% have been asked what they need. From @NA4Caregiving & @AARP: spr.ly/6010BGfJ9k #WorldMentalHealthDay #SandwichGeneration

Home care prices rose 7.9% in the past year—nearly twice overall inflation. For someone receiving 30 hours of care a week, that could mean about $4,600 more annually, putting added pressure on older adults and family caregivers. Read more: spr.ly/6010BGSlW0

Many older adults fall into a care gap: private-pay care is unaffordable, but they may not qualify for Medicaid. New AARP PPI research examines how community-based models can help fill that gap and support aging in place. Read more: spr.ly/6019BGSl6T

Rising costs are squeezing lower-income households: in 2022-2023, 70% of their spending went to basic necessities: housing, food, and transportation. Explore the @AARPPolicy findings: spr.ly/6019BGSckx

On #WorldHeartDay on Sept. 29, remember: blood pressure screening matters. Federal guidance recommends regular hypertension screening for all adults. See what AARP’s Healthy Aging Monitor shows about preventive care: spr.ly/6014BGS9dg

🖥️ AI could create new opportunities for workers 50+—but only if they’re included in training. Older workers bring critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills employers need. Explore what age-inclusive AI adoption may mean: spr.ly/6011BGiwcR #FutureOfWork

What if prices for 10 top brand-name drugs were closer to those paid in other high-income countries? AARP PPI finds projected #Medicare spending on these products could fall from $273B to $76B between 2029 and 2033—a nearly $200B difference. Learn more: spr.ly/6014BGgEno

Nearly 5M adults ages 50–64 enrolled in Medicaid will face new community engagement requirements. Explore how the rules could affect those with disabilities and serious illnesses: spr.ly/6014BGrrPK #Disability #Medicaid #Medicare #OneBigBeautifulBillAct

Millions of Americans are raising kids while also caring for an adult. A new report from AARP and @NA4Caregiving finds sandwich generation caregivers make up 29% of all caregivers of an adult. Read the report: spr.ly/6012BGR2lm #FamilyCaregivers #SandwichGeneration

How does an intergenerational community function? What are the benefits and the challenges for both younger and older residents? Join Shelterforce, @DrUrbanPolicy and others on 9/16 for a free webinar to explore these questions and more. spr.ly/6013BGBzeF #housing

By 2030, 1 in 5 people in the US will be 65 or older. Will housing meet their needs? Join Shelterforce, @DrUrbanPolicy and other speakers on 9/16 at 3 pm ET for a free webinar on strategies that work, what is falling short, & what to do about it. spr.ly/6019BGBzF9 #housing

A proposal to replace #SocialSecurity’s current #COLA with a flat-dollar increase would reduce annual adjustments for 80% of beneficiaries, causing benefits to fall behind inflation over time. Read the new @AARP PPI analysis: spr.ly/6008B1S4sK

The cost of long-term care is rising faster than older households’ incomes. From 2019–2024, home health and assisted living costs jumped nearly 50%, while median income for households age 65+ rose 22%. Learn more about the implications: spr.ly/6002BEoeCQ

#SocialSecurity is a critical economic engine in rural America, where fewer workers have access to employer retirement plans and 1 in 5 residents is 65+. Every $1 in benefits supports about $2 in economic activity. Read the @AARP PPI report: spr.ly/6008BDLqau

Older workers bring 🧠 critical thinking, judgment, problem-solving and ethical oversight—skills employers need to use AI effectively. Inclusive training can help workers 50+ contribute to AI adoption. Explore the research: spr.ly/6007B1DF7V #FutureOfWork #OlderWorkers

Women face significant challenges in retirement — and Social Security plays a critical role in helping close the gap. Read the report to understand the impact and importance of Social Security for women: spr.ly/6004BEbo1M