U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently posted the blog below to the AARP Web site. It highlights, among other things, the important role of pedestrian safety in supporting the health of older Americans. [More]

Many of us are already preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations. Turkey and football, and perhaps travelling to wherever we call home, will be on many of our menus for the day. But whatever your plans, Thanksgiving is, above all, a time for family—however you define it. [More]

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Encore 2014 Conference in Tempe, Arizona. Encore is a national non-profit that’s building a movement to tap the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to solve social problems. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with this year’s winners of “The Purpose Prize.” [More]

In recent weeks, I’ve continued to engage with older Americans, families, caregivers, researchers, and leaders in the aging field as we prepare for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging.

I had a wonderful listening session with the California Commission on Aging in Sacramento and a terrific one in Chicago with the Older Women’s League. In New York City, I met with [More]

Preparations for the 2015 White House Conference on Aging are in full gear. Older adults are an essential part of the fabric of American life, and the Conference offers an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older Americans to our economy, families, and community. Throughout the next year, we will engage in a national dialogue with Americans of all ages to celebrate and support the health, and well-being of older Americans. This will culminate [More]