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• Life Expectancy Fell during COVID Pandemic, Especially for Hispanic and Black Males

  August 29, 2022: A study published Tuesday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) has found that life expectancy in the U.S. fell by 4.5 and 3.6 years for Hispanic and Black males, respectively, i Read More >

• Using Covid Relief Funds to Rehire Retired Teachers Could Help Address Teacher Shortage

  August 29, 2022: With school districts across the country facing steep teacher shortages — causing class sizes to swell and threatening to stagnate student achievement — some states are offering bonuses to prevent their most experienced teache Read More >

• FDA’s Announcement on Hearing Aids Could Save Relationships

  August 29, 2022: About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and the FDA's move last week to make hearing aids available over-the-counter (OTC) is a step forward in giving seniors access to care they need. The FDA ruled Read More >

• Charlie Crist to Take on Ron DeSantis for Florida Governor after Winning Democratic Primary

  August 29, 2022: Rep. Charlie Crist (D) cruised to a primary victory over state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida on Tuesday and will face Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in November in the important race for Florida governor. “Charlie Cr Read More >

• Affordable Hearing Aids to Be Available Over the Counter Nationwide

  August 19, 2022: The FDA ruled on Tuesday that a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids will become available for purchase without a prescription or medical exam beginning in October. The ruling comes as part of President Biden’s Read More >

• Richard Fiesta Addresses APWU Retirees in Maryland

  August 19, 2022: Executive Director Fiesta was in National Harbor, Maryland Saturday to address the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Retirees Conference. During his presentation he discussed the senior vote in the 2022 midterm elections and th Read More >

• Alliance Celebrates Social Security’s Anniversary in the Face of Threats to the Program

  August 19, 2022: Alliance members commemorated the 87th anniversary of Social Security on August 14 and throughout the month as a growing number of Republican candidates and elected officials call for dramatic changes to the earned benefits progra Read More >

• Arizona Alliance, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge Arizona Voter Suppression Law

  August 19, 2022: The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino announced a legal challenge to Arizona SB 1260. The bill radically alters Arizona’s voting laws by threatening the ability of Arizonans to cast a ballot Read More >

• Alliance Mourns the Death of Jo Etta Brown

  August 19, 2022: Jo Etta Brown, who served as Alliance Executive Vice President from 2014 until this year, passed away on Saturday in Nevada after a long career of fighting for seniors and civil rights. “Jo Etta was beloved not just for her c Read More >

• Nursing Homes Are Suing the Friends and Family of Residents to Collect Debts

  August 09, 2022: ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Lucille Brooks was stunned when she picked up the phone before Christmas two years ago and learned a nursing home was suing her. “I thought this was crazy,” recalled Brooks, 74, a retiree who lives with Read More >