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Insulin, arthritis medication costs rose 700% over two decades, report finds

BY: - August 16, 2023

Medications to treat diabetes and arthritis, common conditions for older people on Medicare, have seen major list price increases over the past 20 or so years, according to a new report from AARP, a nationwide nonprofit organization focused on the well-being of Americans aged 50 year or older. According to the AARP, the costs of […]

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Why Pa. women aged 50-plus are in the drivers seat in 2022 | Thursday Morning Coffee

BY: - July 21, 2022

They're 'extremely motivated' to vote in November, and economic issues top their priorities list, according to an AARP poll.

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To keep the golden years golden, Pa. needs to start state-sponsored retirement accounts for seniors

BY: - March 17, 2020

As Pennsylvania’s population grows older, more and more Commonwealth residents are approaching retirement age.  But for many, retirement won’t be the dream of relaxation and adventure. In the coming decades, a large number of Pennsylvanians over the age of 65 will not have the financial resources to continue to afford the basics of food, housing, […]