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Scott Ladner, chief investment officer at Horizon Investments, says that the stock market will need earnings growth to generate returns in 2025, but that those gains should run roughly equal to the level of earnings growth, leaving the market set up for low double-digit gains in 2025. He says that technology continues to provide a tailwind to the market, though henotes that the artificial intelligence evolution makes for a moving target where investors might want to gravitate towards industries that are adjacent to AI, making money off of the companies and sectors that use AI to drive profit gains. Ladner — whose firm practices goals-based planning — noted that while the U.S. economy remains the world's strongest, it would be a mistake to ignore international markets now. Leigh Purvis, prescription drug policy principal at the AARP Public Policy Institute discusses her research into showing that prices on brand-name drugs have been rising much faster than the rate of general inflation for decades, creating challenges — particularly for Medicare Part D enrollees — that many people have addressed by not refilling prescriptions or by skipping doses to make prescriptions last longer. Plus Dan Crowley, partner at Nightview Capital — portfolio manager of the Nightview Fund — brings his concentrated growth approach to the Market Call.

A large number of schools return to session this week across the nation, with a persisting problem--teacher shortages. Districts in many states are looking for answers to the staffing issues, and are also looking to re-engage students with cellphone bans taking effect in states like Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to discuss what is causing teacher shortages, how cellphone bans may impact the classroom, and what states are doing to ensure students have access to high level education. The youngest baby boomers turn 60 this year, and many hope to retire soon. However, Americans are worse off financially than their elder boomers, who retired before them. About one in four Americans over 50 have no retirement savings and never expect to retire. Senior Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, David John, joins to explain the most effective ways to prepare for retirement and how Baby Boomers have placed a strain on Americans' retirement plans. Plus, commentary from host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A large number of schools return to session this week across the nation, with a persisting problem--teacher shortages. Districts in many states are looking for answers to the staffing issues, and are also looking to re-engage students with cellphone bans taking effect in states like Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to discuss what is causing teacher shortages, how cellphone bans may impact the classroom, and what states are doing to ensure students have access to high level education. The youngest baby boomers turn 60 this year, and many hope to retire soon. However, Americans are worse off financially than their elder boomers, who retired before them. About one in four Americans over 50 have no retirement savings and never expect to retire. Senior Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, David John, joins to explain the most effective ways to prepare for retirement and how Baby Boomers have placed a strain on Americans' retirement plans. Plus, commentary from host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A large number of schools return to session this week across the nation, with a persisting problem--teacher shortages. Districts in many states are looking for answers to the staffing issues, and are also looking to re-engage students with cellphone bans taking effect in states like Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida. FOX Business Correspondent Lydia Hu joins the Rundown to discuss what is causing teacher shortages, how cellphone bans may impact the classroom, and what states are doing to ensure students have access to high level education. The youngest baby boomers turn 60 this year, and many hope to retire soon. However, Americans are worse off financially than their elder boomers, who retired before them. About one in four Americans over 50 have no retirement savings and never expect to retire. Senior Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, David John, joins to explain the most effective ways to prepare for retirement and how Baby Boomers have placed a strain on Americans' retirement plans. Plus, commentary from host of the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Nathan is joined by Joined by Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, to explore the challenges faced by working caregivers and the importance of supporting them in the workplace. Together they dive into the increasing need for caregiving as the population ages and the impact it has on today's workforce. More S&P Global Content: Working While Caregiving: It's Complicated The Daily Update Look Forward Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus www.spglobal.com

Does inflation impact women differently, are women more risk averse investors than their counterparts and what are some ways in which women can become better investors? Oscar Pulido, welcomes Anne Ackerley, head of BlackRock's Retirement Group, and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, head of iShares Investment Strategy and Markets Coverage at BlackRock, to discuss the unique challenges women face when investing for the future and how their improving prospects can benefit the wider economy.Sources: Bloomberg, Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of January 31, 2024; New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. As of December 31, 2015; WEF 2023, What's really driving the gender retirement savings gap?; Mercer Global Pension Index, 2023; OECD: Gender Equality Pension Benefits, 2020; BlackRock's 2023 Read on Retirement; Bloomberg. Returns as determined by S&P 500 Index and cash equivalent as represented Bloomberg US Treasury Bill 1–3M. Returns rebased to 0. As of December 31, 2023; Hewlett Packard internal report. As of December 31, 2014; Wells Fargo. As of December 31, 2023; Payroll Deduction Retirement Programs Build Economic Security, AARP, July 2022; AARP Public Policy Institute, 2022;See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon is joined by Dr. Rodney Harrell, the Vice President of Family, Home and Community for AARP. Rodney is the enterprise lead on housing issues, and leads AARP Public Policy Institute's team of issue experts on long-term services, family caregiving and livable communities. Today, he is here with Dr. Gordon to talk about AARP's Livability Index tool and how listeners can leverage this resource for themselves and to improve the livability of their community. Follow UsTwitter @AARPCAFacebook @aarpcaliforniaInstagram @aarpcaPresented by AARP Californiawww.AARP.org/CA

If you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, we would be extremely grateful!   “The hope and faith in the medical system. Hope in my relationship with him. Knowing that I'm not going through this alone.” -Vanessa Naum   We're excited to welcome back Physician Marriage Coaches, Dr. George (Dr. Jeep) and Vanessa Naum.    In this episode, Vanessa discusses her experience dealing with Fibromyalgia and how being married to a physician has impacted her journey living with a chronic illness. Dr. Jeep and Vanessa give advice on how to best help a partner or loved one dealing with a chronic illness and the importance of understanding and compassion.  You don't want to miss this inspiring episode!   According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in 2018, approximately 60% of adults in the United States have at least one chronic condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer.    Furthermore, a survey conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute found that about one in three adults in the United States, or 34.2 million people, have provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the past 12 months. Of these caregivers, 60% reported providing care for someone with a chronic illness.   It's worth noting that these statistics are from studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have had an impact on the prevalence of chronic illnesses and caregiving in the United States.   According to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in 2020, 16.5% of physicians in the United States reported having a chronic illness and 14.2% reported providing care for an adult family member with a chronic illness.    The study also found that female physicians were more likely than male physicians to have a chronic illness or care for someone with a chronic illness. Additionally, physicians who reported having a chronic illness were more likely to work part-time or reduce their clinical workload than those without a chronic illness.    It's worth noting that the characteristics and experiences of physicians with chronic illnesses may vary based on the type of illness, severity of symptoms, and other factors. _   We hope you check out these two previous episodes with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum:   145: Why Physician Marriages Have Challenges with Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum   186: Becoming a Doctor, the Struggle Is Real with Dr. Jeep & Vanessa Naum   Episode mentioned in the podcast on chronic pain: 180: The Paradigm Shift To Cure Chronic Pain for You and Your Patients with Dr. Howard Schubiner   The Naum's Gift To You: Go to their website at www.BestFriendsAgain.com and scroll down to receive a FREE copy of the chapter: Love Letter Method with Your Spouse, from Dr. Jeep's book, “What's Forever For? A Physician's Guide for Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage.”   The Naums encourage their new connections to do a relationship needs assessment. It's a good health and wellness check for your relationship. Their clients have found it extremely helpful! https://bestfriendsagain.wufoo.com/forms/relationship-needs-assessment/   Dr. Jeep and Vanessa Naum's social media: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsagain/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgeorgenaum-do-physician-author-marriage-relationship-intimacy-coach/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-friends-again/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessanaum-physicianwellness-sex-marriagecoachingforphysicians-healthcare-coach/ _ The past few weeks have been busy at DocWorking! We have been working behind the scenes to add a 24/7 CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING CARE LINE to our new low cost DocWorking THRIVE Essential package, as well as even more CME credits for our THRIVE small group coaching and courses. Let your CME budget help you prioritize your own wellness so you can get on with living your best life on your own terms, as defined by you, with DocWorking THRIVE. You can take the first step today by taking the DocWorking 2-Minute Balance to Burnout Quiz! Where are you on the Balance to Burnout Continuum? Take the quiz and find out today! DocWorking empowers physicians and entire healthcare teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time. We are now enrolling for several new low cost DocWorking THRIVE Well-Being pilot programs, for your care team members including nurses, techs, medical assistants and others, as well as special programs for recruitment and retention of your new physician and other clinician hires. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE If you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review, we would be extremely grateful! We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, and Podbean. You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   References: Regarding the prevalence of chronic illness and caregiving in the U.S. population: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018). "Chronic Diseases in America." Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm. - National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute (2015). "Caregiving in the U.S. 2015." Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2015/caregiving-in-the-united-states-2015-executive-summary-revised.pdf.   Regarding the prevalence of chronic illness and caregiving among physicians: - Shanafelt, T.D., Hasan, O., Dyrbye, L.N., et al. (2020). "Intended and Unintended Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physician Well-being." JAMA, 324(20), 2005-2007. Accessed August 31, 2021, at https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2771765.

On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon speaks with Jana Lynott,  Senior Strategic Policy Advisor with AARP Public Policy Institute's Livable Communities team. Jana is passionate about the roles community design and transportation service play in the lives of people of all ages, abilities, and incomes. Today, she joins Dr. Gordon to discuss age-friendly transportation options, and how AARP is making mobility a priority for older Californians and beyond. Our goal is to empower you with the facts and information that will help make California more livable for people of all ages. So join us for this insightful episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California. Resources:-WATCH: Universal Mobility as a Service-Communities Are Embracing Development Near Transit: A Snapshot of Transit-Oriented Development Support across the United States, September, 2017  www.aarp.org/TOD  -Reconnecting Small Town America By Bus, May, 2014. www.aarp.org/ruraltransitwww.aarp.org/ruraltransit-Lynott, J. and Figueiredo, C., “How the Travel Patterns of Older Adults Are Changing: Highlights from the 2009 National Household Travel Survey,” (Washington, DC, AARP Public Policy Institute, April 2011). -Policy and Design Considerations for Accommodating Low-Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts in Community Transportation Networks, September, 2011. -The Via RecreActiva: A Successful Open Streets Program, February 2015More articles by Jana, HERE. Follow UsTwitter @AARPCAFacebook @aarpcaliforniaInstagram @aarpcaPresented by AARP Californiawww.AARP.org/CA

The Auto IRA concept has been one of the most influential proposals to address gaps in the current US retirement system, namely the persistent coverage gap for small private-sector employers.   Josh and guest co-host for the next few episodes, Michael Kreps, discuss the genesis of auto-IRAs with two individuals from different political backgrounds who came together to conceive and promote the proposal and implementation efforts: guests David John and Mark Iwry.    David is a Senior Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute and the Deputy Director for the Retirement Security Project at the Brookings Institution. Mark is a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the US Treasury, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings, and a visiting scholar at the Wharton School. Tune in to hear how David and John's paths crossed to result in the bipartisan Auto-IRA now operating in several states today.

Our guest on the podcast today is David John. David is a senior strategic policy advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, where he works on pension and retirement savings issues. He also serves as deputy director of the Retirement Security Project at the Brookings Institution. RSP focuses on improving retirement savings in the United States, especially among moderate and low-income workers. Before joining AARP, David was a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation. He also has extensive public policy experience working for a money center bank, a law firm, a credit union trade association, and four members of the House of Representatives. David has written and spoken extensively about the importance of reforming the nation's retirement programs. He is co-author with J. Mark Iwry of the Automatic IRA, a small business retirement savings program for firms that do not sponsor any other form of retirement savings or pension plan. In addition, David is one of four co-editors of the 2009 book Automatic: Changing the Way America Saves. David holds an ABJ in journalism, an M.A. in economics, and an MBA in finance—all from the University of Georgia.BackgroundBioAutomatic: Changing the Way America Saves, by William G. Gale, J. Mark Iwry, David C. John, and Lina WalkerRetirement Landscape“How to Make Retirement Saving Easier for Millions of Americans,” by Renu Zaretsky, taxpolicycenter.org, Oct. 6, 2021.“Small Retirement Accounts: Issues and Options,” by David C. John, J. Mark Iwry, Christopher Pulliam, and William G. Gale, brookings.edu.com, September 2021.“Cashing Out: The Systemic Impact of Withdrawing Savings Before Retirement,” Savings Preservation Working Group, tsretirement.com, Oct. 29, 2019.“How Auto IRAs Could Soon Improve Retirement for Millions of Americans,” by David C. John and J. Mark Iwry, brookings.edu.com, Oct. 20, 2021. “The Current State of U.S. Workplace Retirement Plan Coverage,” by John Sabelhaus, repository.upenn.edu, March 2022.“How Can the Retirement System Help More People Afford Retirement?” by William G. Gale, David C. John, and J. Mark Iwry, brookings.edu, Aug. 3, 2021.“Nontraditional Workers Face Multiple Barriers to Saving for Retirement,” by Alison Shelton and John Scott, pewtrusts.org, Nov. 9, 2021.“How to Take Portfolio Withdrawals in a Market Downturn,” by Adam Shell, aarp.org, March 25, 2022.“State Auto-IRAs Continue to Complement Private Market for Retirement Plans,” by Theron Guzoto, Mark Hines, and Alison Shelton, pewtrusts.org, July 25, 2022.“The Automatic IRA at 15: Helping Americans Build Retirement Security,” by J. Mark Iwry and David C. John, brookings.edu, Feb. 12, 2021.Emergency Savings “Brigitte Madrian: ‘Inertia Can Actually Be a Helpful Thing,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, April 22, 2020.“Building Emergency Savings Through Employer-Sponsored Rainy-Day Savings Accounts,” by John Beshears, James J. Choi, Mark Iwry, David C. John, David Laibson, and Brigitte C. Madrian, hbs.edu, 2020.“Saving at Work for a Rainy Day: Results From a National Survey of Employees,” aarp.org, Dec. 4, 2018.Retirement Decumulation“When Income Is the Outcome: Reducing Regulatory Obstacles to Annuities in 401(k) Plans,” by J. Mark Iwry, William Gale, David John, and Victoria Johnson, brookings.edu, July 2019.“The SECURE Act: A Good Start but Far More Is Needed,” by J. Mark Iwry, David C. John, and William G. Gale, brookings.edu, Jan. 8, 2020.

Medicare, the U.S. government health insurance program, covers more than 63 million people, with more than 49 million people also receiving prescription drug coverage. It provides health insurance for adults over 65 as well as people with some medical conditions or disabilities. The system has many moving parts, and beneficiaries need to understand it to derive the most benefit, know what it covers and does not cover, and what costs they will be responsible for. An important time is the initial enrollment period, when people need to decide what kind of plan they want to select, either “original” Medicare through the government or a Medicare Advantage plan with a private insurer. Receiving prescription drug coverage is another decision, one that is particularly important to someone with Parkinson's disease. Fortunately, there are several resources to help people sort out all the options, and once enrolled, the year-to-year coverage decisions are much less burdensome. In this episode, Jane Sung, JD, a senior strategic policy advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, explains some of the intricacies of the Medicare system and helps to sort out the kinds of decisions people need to make about Medicare coverage.

As many people get older, they start to think about where they want to reside for the rest of their years. For many of them, that place is the home they are already in. But it is not as simple as just staying put. One must consider mobility issues, staying safe physically, nearby services, social support, transportation issues, along with present and future medical needs.   These are issues common to most people as they age, and Parkinson's disease adds another level of considerations. Fortunately, many resources are available to help in planning for the future. In general, the topic goes under the term “Aging in Place,” which the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines as “the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.   In this episode, Rodney Harrell, Vice President for Family, Home, and Community at the AARP Public Policy Institute describes what Aging in Place should mean, misconceptions about it, barriers to it, what to consider, and how best to prepare for Aging in Place. Then Scott Rider, a Parkinson's Foundation Aware in Care Ambassador, National Development Committee Member and Carolinas Chapter Advisory Board Member, discusses how he has put an Aging in Place plan into practice by adapting his home for his current needs and anticipated future needs considering, specifically, his Parkinson's disease.

Caring for a family member is one of the most important roles you could take on. But it comes with many conflicting feelings. Reports tell us caregivers' positive emotions often coexist with feelings of isolation or stress. Not to mention financial strain. Still, many feel that the role gives them a sense of purpose.   In this episode, Rita Choula, the Director of Caregiving for AARP Public Policy Institute, shares her experience as a family caregiver with a special eye toward the lives of African American caregivers.

It's a new year and we've got a new format for “Let Me Say This About That” – instead of highlighting just one Elevate Eldercare podcast, we will discuss all of the podcasts released in the month. In January four podcasts were released:-COVID 2022: Hope and Reality with Dr. William Haseltine (Episode 130)-Building a True Eldercare System with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (Episode 131)- “Be Kind and Be Useful”: Finding Common Ground in Eldercare Reform  (Episode 132)-Overcoming Inertia in Eldercare Reform (Episode 133) This week on “Let Me Say This About That”, we highlight the key concepts and explore the overarching themes between all of the podcasts.  We discuss collaboration, leading from where you are and why each of our voices can make a difference!   Learn more about collaboration and work: https://pingboard.com/blog/collaboration-in-the-workplace/ Read the newly released article – AARP Public Policy Institute on Empowered Direct Care Worker – Lessons from the Green House Staffing Model: https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2022/ltss-choices-empowered-direct-care-worker.html Read more about Evidence-Based Practice: https://hbr.org/2019/08/4-ways-to-make-evidence-based-practice-the-norm-in-health-care Show notes/call to action: Learn more about The Green House Project: www.thegreenhouseproject.org

As a longtime advocate for better eldercare options, Susan Reinhard knows that calls for change will always be met with tough resistance from those invested in the status quo. Her advice? Be tougher. Reinhard, the director of AARP's Public Policy Institute, joins “Elevate Eldercare” to discuss her work as a collector and promoter of hard data that can bolster advocacy for eldercare reform. A nurse, educator, policy expert, and researcher, Reinhard draws on a host of different perspectives while providing empirical evidence to support AARP's top legislative and regulatory goals. From workforce shortages to a lack of comprehensive home health coverage to woefully outdated nursing facilities, the challenges facing eldercare reformers are numerous and complex. But Reinhard reminds us that just as society created the nursing home, forward-thinking leaders can create something better with the right combination of hard data, sound policy, and persistence. Explore the AARP Public Policy Institute's research: https://www.aarp.org/ppi/ View the Public Policy Institute's Nursing Home COVID Dashboard: https://www.aarp.org/ppi/issues/caregiving/info-2020/nursing-home-covid-dashboard.html Show notes/call to action: Learn more about The Green House Project: www.thegreenhouseproject.org

The saver's credit is a tax credit worth up to $1,000 ($2,000 if married filing jointly) for mid-and low-income taxpayers who contribute to a retirement account. By reducing tax liability, the credit offsets the cost of funding a retirement account and can boost savings potential – for those who know about it. EBRI CEO Lori Lucas sits down with David John, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute, to discuss this well-intentioned, but often overlooked, program.

“It's not who you know; it's who knows you.” Listen in on this conversation with Dr. Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, leading family caregiving initiatives, and Chief Strategist of the Center to Champion Nursing in America. During this podcast, learn about: Reinhard's start as a visiting nurse six months into her career Why it's important to get involved with policy and learn how to influence policy Engaging nurse champions who care about nursing and the work that we do How policy helps us care for many people across time Getting involved with board membership and how the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) was established The role of nurses in leading health equity across the country.

There are more than 35 million unpaid caregivers who provide unpaid services to an adult age 50 or older in the US.  According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the economic value of unpaid caregiving exceeds $470B.  According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, Family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours per week providing care and nearly 1 in 4 caregivers spends 41 hours or more per week providing care.  And 24% of caregivers provide care for more than 5 years.  These numbers are astonishing. The caregiver is the unsung hero who often suffers physically, emotionally and financially while putting others first.  Today we are going to hear from my good friend, Alexandra Drane who is the co-founder and CEO of Archangel.  Alex will tell us about the impact of caregiving on the caregiver and what she and others at Archangel are doing about it.  Show notes: Book Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga by Hunter S. Thompson

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Erin E. Emery-Tiburcio and Ellen Carbonell about their article—the first in a new series published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute—which outlines the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System framework and how it can be implemented by the health care team, including nurses and family caregivers, in the inpatient hospital setting.

AGEISM IN RECRUITMENT - TO DO's FOR CANDIDATES & EMPLOYERS Two things are unfortunately true: age-ism in hiring is real and it's a problem that ALL of us will have to face sooner or later. What can we as recruiters do about this? What can we as candidates do to improve our chances? This is the focus of this week's Brainfood Live On Air   - evidence of ageism in hiring - intersection with gender / ethnicity / social class - more / less prevalent in different industries? - where in the recruiting funnel is the bias most obvious? - what generational stereotypes are most strong held? - what can senior job candidates do to improve prospects? - what can employers do to de-bias their hiring?   With Jo Weech, Head of People, (Exemplary Consultants), Dorothy Dalton, Exec Career Coach (3plus), Jacob Sten Madsen, Talent Acquisition Advisor (Nielsen) & Anne-Hermine Nicolas, Head of Executive Recruitment (ex-Deloitte)   Ep127 is sponsored by our buddies Applied Join Applied and Lori Trawinski, PHD, CCDP, for a webinar discussing how to nurture an age-inclusive workplace from recruitment, to assessment and retention. We'll explore why age inclusion matters and how you can create an age-inclusive workforce, as well as an interactive Q&A. Lori Trawinski is a thought leader on age diversity in the workforce. She is Director of Finance and Employment at the AARP Public Policy Institute in Washington, DC. Her areas of expertise include age diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. Applied is the essential hiring platform for building diverse, high-performing teams. Their recruitment software predicts the best candidates and removes unconscious bias from hiring. Sign up for the Applied's Agiesim in Hiring and Beyond webinar

Approximately 42 million family caregivers in the United States provide unpaid care for an older adult. Family caregivers can spend countless hours engaging in complex activities—such as medication management, wound care, and care coordination—that can influence their own financial security, health, and well-being. In this episode, Dr. Susan Reinhard talks with host Dr. Jo-Ana Chase about the science and policies impacting family caregiving in the United States and how Dr. Reinhard's nursing practice influenced her path to science and policy making.  Guest: Susan Reinhard, RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN (Bio)—Senior Vice President and Director, AARP Public Policy Institute, and Chief Strategist, AARP Center to Champion Nursing in America and Family Caregiving Initiatives.  Host: Jo-Ana D. Chase, PhD, APRN-BC (Bio)—Associate Professor, University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing.  

每日英語跟讀 Ep.K134: Too Many Households Are Short on Emergency Savings   Six weeks of take-home pay. 六周的實質薪資。 That's how much cash families should aim to set aside to ride out gyrations in their income and expenses, a new analysis from JPMorgan Chase's research arm finds. The recommendation, based on an analysis of millions of Chase checking accounts, is considerably less than the traditional rule of thumb of three to six months of take-home pay. 摩根大通研究單位的一項新分析發現，一個家庭在收入與支出出現狀況時要能安然度過，這是必須存下的金額。 這項建議是以對摩根大通數百萬個支票帳戶的分析為根據，比起傳統經驗法則要存三至六個月分的實質收入，少了很多。 But even so, most households fall short, the report found: About two-thirds lack the recommended buffer. 但是即使如此，大多數家庭存款仍然不足，這分報告發現，大約三分之二家庭缺乏建議的預備存款。 To cushion against a simultaneous spike in expenses and dip in income, a middle-income family needs about $5,000 in a rainy-day fund but has just $2,000 — a gap of $3,000. Lower-income families need about $2,500 but have just $700. 為了因應同時發生的支出飆升及收入驟減，一個中等收入家庭約需要5000美元應急資金，但實際上只有2000美元， 少了3000美元。低收入家庭約需2500美元，實際上卻只有700美元。 The findings were part of a report on income volatility that the JPMorgan Chase Institute published late last month. The report examined inflows and outflows from 6 million active checking accounts over a period of about six years that ended in December. 這些發現可見於摩根大通研究所上個月底發表的收入波動報告之中。這分報告檢視至去年12月為止的大約六年期間內，600萬個使用中的支票帳戶的存入和支出金額。 Americans' lack of emergency savings has been a concern for years. The Pew Charitable Trusts found in 2015 that many families lacked funds to cover a $2,000 expense. And the Federal Reserve has repeatedly found that a significant share of households would struggle to cope with an unexpected $400 expense. 美國人缺乏應急儲蓄多年來一直令人引以為憂。匹優慈善信託2015年發現，許多家庭缺少支應一筆2000美元開銷的儲蓄。而且聯邦準備理事會也一再發現，相當比例的家庭應付突如其來的400美元支出會有困難。 But in the current long period of economic growth and low unemployment, it is especially frustrating that many families continue to lack a cash buffer, according to a report last month from the AARP Public Policy Institute. The AARP found that more than half of American households (53%) lacked an emergency savings account, including a majority of people over age 50. 但是，根據美國退休人員協會公共政策研究所（AARP）上個月的報告，在目前長期的經濟成長和低失業率下，許多家庭依然缺少應急現金令人洩氣。該協會發現，超過半數（53%）的美國家庭沒有應急儲蓄帳戶，包括大多數50歲以上民眾。 While it's easier for more affluent people to save, some low-income families do manage to set aside money while higher-income families do not, the AARP found. For instance, a quarter of Americans earning more than $150,000 a year have no emergency savings account, the report found. AARP發現，雖然手頭較寬裕者存錢更容易，卻有一些低收入家庭仍能努力存下了錢，一些高收入家庭反倒沒有。這分報告發現，舉例來說，一年收入超過15萬美元的美國人中，有四分之一沒有應緊儲蓄帳戶。 Regardless of their income, families with no emergency savings are more likely to suffer financial hardship, said Catherine S. Harvey, the author of the AARP report. AARP報告的作者凱薩琳．哈維說，不論收入多寡，沒有應急存款的家庭都更可能陷入財務困境。 Harvey cautioned that just because people didn't have a specific emergency savings account didn't mean they lacked a plan to deal with unexpected expenses — even if it was borrowing from relatives and friends. But it's clear, she said, that more must be done to promote emergency savings to make families more financially resilient. 哈維提醒我們，沒有特定應急儲蓄帳戶並不表示沒有應付意外支出的計畫，包括向親友借錢。不過她同時指出，顯而易見的是，我們必須更積極推廣應急儲蓄的觀念，讓所有家庭財務更靈活強靭。 Emergency savings are “necessary to meet the obvious issues that arise on a consistent basis for all of us, whether it's costs for our home, car or health,” said George Barany, director of America Saves, a campaign that is managed by the Consumer Federation of America. 應急存款「對我們所有人應付經常出現的明顯問題而言，都是必要的，不論是我們住家、車子或醫療的花費。」美國消費者協會旗下的「美國存錢」活動執行長巴拉尼說。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/4169559   通勤學英語15mins.Today榮獲 Apple Podcast 2020年十大熱門節目 KKBox 2020年十大Podcast風雲榜 (唯一語言學習Podcast) Himalaya 人氣票選播客總冠軍 更多Podcast單元: 每日英語跟讀Podcast，就在http://www.15mins.today/daily-shadowing 精選詞彙 VOCAB Podcast，就在https://www.15mins.today/vocab 語音直播 15mins Live Podcast, 就在https://www.15mins.today/15mins-live-podcast 文法練習 In-TENSE Podcast，就在https://www.15mins.today/in-tense 用email訂閱就可以收到通勤學英語節目更新通知。

The U.S. population is aging. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years, reaching 80 million in 2040. The group most often needing help with basic personal care, adults ages 85 and older, will nearly quadruple between 2000 and 2040. Aging in place will be an option for many people, which means staying in the comfort of your own home, rather than moving into a retirement or long-term care facility. Most of the care provided to older adults in this country comes from families, friends and neighbors. In fact, by 2030, it is projected that half of the families in the United States will be involved in caring for an older adult. While home-based care is less expensive than institutional care, few of the 45 million family caregivers in the United States are trained or paid to provide this complex care. In California, the economic value of family care was put at $63 trillion in 2017. This vast labor force could be tapped for future success, including better health outcomes, less demand on the health-care system, and reduced costs. But optimizing the home-based caregiver system requires a systematic approach, which will be discussed by our panel of experts. MLF ORGANIZER Robert Lee Kilpatrick NOTES MLF: Health & Medicine SPEAKERS Theresa (Terri) Harvath Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FGSA, Professor and Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Family Caregiving Institute, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis Susan C. Reinhard Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Director, AARP Public Policy Institute; Chief Strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America and Family Caregiving Initiatives Jonathan Davis Founder and CEO, Trualta In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 25th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. population is aging. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years, reaching 80 million in 2040. The group most often needing help with basic personal care, adults ages 85 and older, will nearly quadruple between 2000 and 2040. Aging in place will be an option for many people, which means staying in the comfort of your own home, rather than moving into a retirement or long-term care facility. Most of the care provided to older adults in this country comes from families, friends and neighbors. In fact, by 2030, it is projected that half of the families in the United States will be involved in caring for an older adult. While home-based care is less expensive than institutional care, few of the 45 million family caregivers in the United States are trained or paid to provide this complex care. In California, the economic value of family care was put at $63 trillion in 2017. This vast labor force could be tapped for future success, including better health outcomes, less demand on the health-care system, and reduced costs. But optimizing the home-based caregiver system requires a systematic approach, which will be discussed by our panel of experts. MLF ORGANIZER Robert Lee Kilpatrick NOTES MLF: Health & Medicine SPEAKERS Theresa (Terri) Harvath Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FGSA, Professor and Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Family Caregiving Institute, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis Susan C. Reinhard Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Director, AARP Public Policy Institute; Chief Strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America and Family Caregiving Initiatives Jonathan Davis Founder and CEO, Trualta In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 25th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rodney Harrell, a planner and AARP Public Policy Institute's vice president of Family, Home and Community, thinks the biggest policy problem we face is the siloing of planning issues — separating housing from transportation from economic development from health. This disjointedness negatively affects people across the lifespan, but these impacts will become even more pronounced as our nation gets older. In fact, by 2035, the U.S. will have more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18 for the first time ever. Thankfully, Rodney recognizes, planners are in a unique position to help solve many of these issues. He and APA's editor in chief Meghan Stromberg discuss where we go from here.

AJN editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy speaks with Bronwyn E. Fields about her article—one in a series published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute—which presents instructions and tips nurses can use to educate and support caregivers of supplemental oxygen users.

The Role of Social Workers in Nursing Homes “The social isolation caused by COVID-19 requires an expansive workforce considering not all nursing homes have trained social workers.”— Lynn Friss Feinberg, MSW Nursing homes and COVID-19 are today's hot topics. With mounting cases of COVID-19,  nursing homes have faced many challenges, especially with providing social services. On top of helping older adults adjust to their new life in a supportive care setting and advocating for their rights and needs, social workers are faced with ethical dilemmas, stress, and fears for resident safety. What can we do about it?  Today, we are joined by Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, and Lynn Friss Feinberg, MSW, to discuss social workers' role in nursing homes. Part One of ‘The Role Of Social Workers In Nursing Homes’ Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW, is an Associate Professor in the Baccalaureate Social Work program at UMBC. She received her PhD from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and her MSW from the University of Michigan. Dr. Kusmaul worked in nursing homes and hospitals for more than a decade.  Her research focuses on organizational culture, trauma-informed care, and the impact of trauma experienced on the workforce. She is interested in direct care workers' experience in organizations, particularly Certified Nursing Assistants in nursing homes. She is a 2019-2020 Health and Aging Policy Fellow with Senator Ron Wyden and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She is a member of the Baltimore County Elder Abuse Coalition and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She co-chairs the Aging Committee for the Maryland Chapter of NASW, and she is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. Lynn Friss Feinberg is a Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute, responsible for family caregiving and long-term care issues.  She came to AARP from the National Partnership for Women & Families, serving as the first Director of the Campaign for Better Care. Previously, she served as the Deputy Director of the National Center on Caregiving at the San Francisco-based Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA). At FCA, she directed the National Consensus Project for Caregiver Assessment and led the first 50-state study on publicly-funded caregiving programs in the U.S. She has published and lectured widely on family care policy and practice. She has held leadership positions on numerous advisory boards and committees, including the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Family Caregiving for Older Adults. Ms. Feinberg is a past Chair of the American Society on Aging (ASA) Board of Directors and a past Chair of the Public Policy Committee at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).  In 2007-2008, Ms. Feinberg served as the John Heinz Senate Fellow in Aging in the office of former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. She received the ASA Leadership Award in 2006, and the Paul Nathanson Distinguished Advocate Award in 2015 from Justice in Aging for her career work on family care issues.  Ms. Feinberg holds a master's degree in social welfare and gerontology from the University of California at Berkeley. “Any facility with more than one hundred and twenty beds must employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis.” — Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW COVID-19 spreads easily in nursing homes and older adults living in these facilities (residents) are at the greatest risk of death if there is an outbreak. This is why a lot of attention has been focused on keeping residents safe. Not only the nursing homes experiencing a shortage of PPE, but the implementation of visitation restrictions made it challenging for them to communicate with the resident's family members. We didn't have a national strategy to deal with a pandemic, and because of all of these things, nursing homes were hit hard by COVID-19.  While it's critically important to have adequate nursing certified nursing assistants, we would all agree with that if we want to improve the quality of care or people residing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, COVID-19 has pointed out that we need to have more social support, more emotional support, and connection to the outside world. Family and friends are critically important, particularly at the end of life. That is a key component of both health care and long-term care, particularly since long term care is someone’s home! Social workers are uniquely trained to recognize the importance of family support and the social aspects of care. We need trained social workers who are willing to get involved in national conversations to ensure that we have high-quality social work that includes emotional support at the community level.  Part Two of ‘The Role Of Social Workers In Nursing Homes’ Any facility with more than one hundred and twenty beds must employ a qualified social worker on a full-time basis. However, a qualified social worker is an individual with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehab, counseling, and psychology, and one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, which means that the person in the social work role may not have social work training.  The broad qualifications for social workers could be because of the same struggles we have nurse staffing requirements. Nursing homes are only required to have one Registered Nurse (RN) in the building for 8 hours a day, and that could be a RN with an associate's degree, a baccalaureate degree or higher. The majority of care delivered in nursing homes, however, is delivered by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). “Assisted livings are uniquely challenged in the pandemic because they are not federally regulated.” —  Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW Unlike skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities are uniquely challenged in the pandemic because they are not federally regulated. There are no federal statutes that cover assisted living, and they're not required to have a social worker. So, they have faced some of the same challenges as nursing homes with less guidance and no social work support for residents or their families. COVID-19 resulted in millions of older adults living in both of these environments to be denied visitation by family and/or friends. This has been devastating to both the older adults and their family members - who are considered to be “visitors”.  Many family members of people in nursing homes took care of them at home for years before they got to the point where they needed a nursing home. These caregivers know their family member's needs, moods, and changes in condition better than anyone else. They are the eyes and ears. They are the ones who can communicate with staff and advocate for their residents.  They are care partners. And yet, when they are placed in the category of visitors, it sounds more like a luxury than an integral and essential member of the care team. They should be allowed to be in the nursing home as a care partner - not as a visitor.  These are some examples of policies that impact social work practice and nursing home residents, and social workers are well positioned to advocate for changes to both.  Real change happens one step at a time.  We must remember that shaping good public policies is a cornerstone of social work. How to Connect More with Lynn Friss Feinberg and Nancy Kusmaul Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-friss-feinberg-979baa11 Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancy_kusmaul Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-kusmaul-7778a19/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeinbergLynn About Melissa I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘96) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I truly enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home and office visits) then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (’11) and then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor where I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Our guest on the podcast is Dr. Brigitte Madrian, a leading light in the field of behavioral economics. She is the dean and Marriott Distinguished Professor in the Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business. Dr. Madrian has a joint appointment in the Department of Finance and the George W. Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics.Household savings and investment behavior have been key focuses of her research, and her work in these areas has influenced the design of 401(k) plans and pension reform legislation. She also uses the lens of behavioral economics to understand health behaviors and improve health outcomes. BackgroundBrigitte Madrian bio and research archiveEmergency Funds/Decision-Making Under Financial DuressIntertemporal choiceBeshears, J., Choi, J.J., Iwry, J.M., John, D.C., Laibson, D., & Madrian, B.C. 2020. “Building Emergency Savings Through Employer-Sponsored Rainy Day Accounts.” Tax Policy and the Economy, Vol. 34, National Bureau of Economic Research. Benartzi, S. 2020. “People Don’t Save Enough for Emergencies, but There Are Ways to Fix That.” The Wall Street Journal, Feb. 17, 2020. Harvey, C.S. 2019. “Unlocking the Potential of Emergency Savings Accounts.” AARP Public Policy Institute, October. Tergesen, A. 2019. “Employers Help Workers Build Household-Emergency Funds.” The Wall Street Journal, June 13, 2019. Pension Rights Center. 2019. “How Many Workers Participate in Workplace Retirement Plans?” July 15, 2019. Eisenberg, R. 2017. "R.I.P. myRA Retirement Account, Gone Too Soon." Forbes.com. July 28, 2017. Mental accounting Retirement SavingsBenz, C., & Levine, J. 2020. “What Does the CARES Act Mean for Retirement Accounts?” Morningstar.com. April 3, 2020. Madrian, B.C., & Shea, D.F. 2000.“The Power of Suggestion: Inertia in 401(k) Participation and Savings Behavior.” The National Bureau of Economic Research, May 2000. Finke, M. 2015. “Brigitte Madrian’s Power of Suggestion--and How It Improved Retirement.” ThinkAdvisor, Aug. 31, 2015. Madrian, B.C. 2014. “That Was Easy: The Importance of Auto Features in Promoting Retirement Savings.” AARP Public Policy Institute, October 2014. Rosenberger, J. 2019. “The Woman Behind the Way You Save for Retirement.” Guideline blog, April 4, 2019. Choi, J.J., Laibson, D., & Madrian, B.C. 2007. “$100 Bills on the Sidewalk: Suboptimal Investment in 401(k) Plans.” The National Bureau on Economic Research, December 2007. Choi, J.J., Laibson, D., & Madrian, B.C. 2007. “Mental Accounting in Portfolio Choice: Evidence from a Flypaper Effect.” The National Bureau of Economic Research, September 2007. Choi, J.J., Laibson, D., & Madrian, B.C. 2001. “For Better or For Worse: Default Effects and 401(k) Savings Behavior.” The National Bureau of Economic Research, December 2001. Carroll, G.D., Choi, J.J., Laibson, D., Madrian, B.C., & Metrick A. 2005. “Optimal Defaults and Active Decisions.” The National Bureau of Economic Research, January 2005.Beshears, J., Choi, J.J., Laibson, D., Madrian, B.C., & Skimmyhorn, W.L. 2016. “Does Borrowing Undo Automatic Enrollment’s Effect on Savings?” The National Bureau of Economic Research, August 2016.

David John, AARP Public Policy Institute, shares the history of his bipartisan collaboration with Mark Iwry leading to the creation of the auto-IRA, its adoption by states, and its role in shaping a more holistic approach to savings and financial well-being.

On this caregiver radio program Pamela D. Wilson, caregiving expert shares Tips for Juggling Work and Caregiving. Guest Rita Choula, Director of Caregiving Projects, with the AARP Public Policy Institute, shares insights into Family Caregiver Support Programs from the AARP Valuing the Invaluable 2019 update plus statistics about life as a caregiver.

Just the thought of retirement planning can be daunting for many, so getting started is often the hardest step. Individuals not only have to overcome financial issues, but also psychological barriers. David John (Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute) describes the challenges people face and the approaches for a successful retirement. Later in the show, we take you through the first stage of retirement planning, identifying the minimum, successful and exceptional standards.  

On this radio program, Pamela D. Wilson, caregiving expert, talks about caregiver burnout and Why Being A Caregiver Is So Exhausting plus interviews special guest Rita B. Choula director of caregiving projects for the AARP Public Policy Institute about why caregivers are performing medical and more complex care tasks.

How livable is your community? The AARP Livability Index sets out to tell residents just that, based on ratings in several categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement, and opportunity. First launched in 2015, it was comprehensively updated in 2018. As senior strategic policy advisor with AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livable Communities team, Jana Lynott, AICP, was responsible for its development. She and host Courtney Kashima, AICP, talk about how the index is being used as a tool, but they also delve in to other areas of Jana's work, such as mobility as a service (MaaS), or universal mobility as a service. Most of the focus in transportation planning has been on how we move around cars, but universal mobility as a service looks at how we can best move around people. The two also discuss the language we use to talk about aging and why planners need to think about how the built environment affects people of all abilities.

On this issue of “Our American States,” we’ll take a look at how ride hailing services are having an effect on people with disabilities and older adults. Historically, the Americans with Disabilities Act has required taxi services to make accommodations for people with disabilities to ensure equal access to transportation services. This includes, for example, requirements that taxi companies have a certain number of wheelchair accessible vehicles, and allow service dogs to ride for free. Our guests say the explosive growth of ride hailing services has had unintended consequences, such as a decrease in taxi services, a lack of training for contracted drivers and fewer wheelchair accessible vehicles available. In addition, apps do not have disability-friendly features. On the plus side though, it has opened up employment opportunities for older adults. This episode features interviews with: Carol Tyson, government affairs liaison, Disability Rights Education and Defense Funds Jana Lynott, senior strategic policy adviser, AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livable Communities team Additional Resources Transcription of Episode 37

In this episode, NBPCA talks with David John, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at the AARP Public Policy Institute about his research into how prepaid cards, in particular payroll cards, can help facilitate savings. He found that payroll cards are in many cases superior to other types of accounts in helping people manage their money. If you would like to learn more about his research or share insights of your own, you can contact him at: djohn@aarp.org.

Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!

In this podcast, Susan Reinhard, Lynn Feinberg, and Wendy Fox-Grage from AARP Public Policy Institute, provide an overview of their report on family caregivers including promising practices demonstrating effective family caregiver supports for adults enrolled in Medicaid MLTSS programs and for those older adults who are Medicare-Medicaid enrollees.

Retail prices for more than 100 widely used specialty drugs rose nearly 11 percent in 2013, according to a new report from AARP Public Policy Institute. The report found that the average annual cost of a specialty drugs used to treat chronic diseases rose to more than $53,000 — greater than the U.S. median income and more than twice the $23,500 median income of people on Medicare. We spoke to Leigh Purvis, director of health services research in AARP's Public Policy Institute about the report, trends that are fueling demand for these drugs, and whether there are public policy solutions to rein in rising drug prices that can be implemented without harm to innovation.