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• Clearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia

  September 22, 2022: During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit Read More >

• While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused

  September 15, 2022: Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. A fe Read More >

• Walking More Will Cut Your Risk of Developing Dementia

  September 13, 2022: Walking between 3,800 and 9,800 steps each day can reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new Journal of the American Medical Association study. People between the ages of 40 and 79 who took 9,826 steps per day were Read More >

• Illinois Alliance Member Bea Lumpkin, 104, Leads Chicago Labor Day Parade

  September 13, 2022: Illinois Alliance member and AFT retiree Bea Lumpkin, going strong at 104, served as Grand Marshall for the 2022 Chicago Labor Day Parade Monday. The legendary Ms. Lumpkin has been an activist, professor, and writer during her Read More >

• SSA Adds Safety Measures to Protect People Facing Long Wait Times, Adverse Conditions

  September 13, 2022: When the Social Security Administration (SSA) reopened its offices for in-person appointments many beneficiaries and applicants faced long waits outside in the summer heat. Over the past several weeks, the agency has taken several Read More >

• Union Support Reaches Its Highest Point In Nearly Six Decades

  September 06, 2022: The latest Gallup poll shows that 71 percent of Americans currently approve of unions. Americans have not shown such a high level of support for unions since 1965. Union workers are more likely than nonunion workers to have ret Read More >

• New Study Shows Paxlovid Decreases COVID Deaths for Older People

  September 06, 2022: A new study indicates that Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment, Paxlovid, significantly reduces deaths and hospitalizations for patients aged 65 years and older. According to recent data, adults who are 65 years or older account for 80 Read More >

• Celebrate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and Learn How it Will Lower Drug Prices

  September 06, 2022: The Alliance will host a special virtual event on Thursday, September 15, at 4 PM Eastern time to celebrate the passage of this historic legislation. We will have experts on hand to break down the law and answer questions about ho Read More >

• After Crackdown, Medicare Advantage Marketers Tone Down Sales Tactics

  September 06, 2022: Medicare Advantage plans are being forced to tone down their aggressive advertising this year in response to increased oversight from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The new guidelines were prompted by an inc Read More >

• Wisconsin Senator Doubles Down on Plans to Slash Earned Retirement Benefits on Campaign Trail

  September 06, 2022: Senator Ron Johnson (WI) this week discussed how to “coax” retirees back into the labor force during a tele town hall on Wednesday night. Earlier, Johnson suggested that earned benefits should be re-approved by Congress on an Read More >