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SpRInG 2014 AARP AARP Foundation AARP Experience Corps AARP Services Legal Counsel for the Elderly ACHIEVING OUR SOCIAL MISSION REAL POSSIBILITIES IN ACTION

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SPR ING 2014AARPAARP FoundationAARP Experience CorpsAARP Services Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Achieving Our SOciAl MiSSiOn

RealPossibilitiesin action

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enhancing the quality of life for all as we age—not just serving our nearly 38 million members—is our mission. at its heart, the work that aaRP and its affiliates do can be summed up in just 12 words:We fight for and equip each individual to live their best life.after all, when individuals reach their full potential, society can reach its full potential.We hope you enjoy these highlights of our recent social-mission achievements.

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AARP aaRP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that leads positive social change and delivers value to all people 50+ and to society through advocacy, service and information.

AARP FoundAtioN aaRP Foundation is aaRP’s largest affiliated charity. it works to win back opportunity for struggling americans 50+ by being a force for change on the issues they face today: housing, hunger, income and isolation.

AARP Experience CoRpsaaRP experience corps, another aaRP-affiliated charity, is a national leader in engaging adult tutors to improve literacy skills among K-3 students in disadvantaged schools.

Legal Counsel foR the Elderly lce is a nonprofit charitable affiliate of aaRP that champions the dignity and rights of seniors in Washington, D.c., through free legal and social work services.

AARP SeRvices, inc.a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of aaRP, aaRP services manages provider relationships for, and performs quality control oversight of, the wide range of products and services that carry the aaRP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to aaRP members and others.

ReceNt SocIal

Mission AchIevemeNts

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119,000 BuddIng “encoRE entREPRenEuRs”

$2.4 bIlLion aMount 39 MIlLion ConsuMeRS sAved on homE ENeRGy BiLlS in 2013, thAnkS to “wAtchdoG” Efforts by AARP StAFf and voluNteeRs.

by 12,000 participants in the Senior Community Service Employment Program sponsored by AARP Foundation. Low-income individuals age 55+ get on-the-job training that can lead to permanent jobs.

61,500 sENioRS ARe wARnEd eACh yeAr viA telEPhonE about FInANCIAL ScAMs By AARP foundAtion’S voluntEeR fRaud FIghteRs.

5.9 MIlLIon houRs oF comMunity sErvIcE valued At $129 MIlLIon PRovidEd in 2013

sAving pEople REAl Money

connEcted with infoRmAtion about StARting a smAlL BusineSS fRom aARp and the u.s. SMALL BusinesS adminiStRation.

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7.1 MIlLIonAARP MembeRs ContACtEd ElEctEd ofFiCIALs, SIgned pEtitions, Got thE fActs ANd shaRed theiR vIews on wAys to strEngthen social sEcuRity and MEdicARe.

by 12,000 participants in the Senior Community Service Employment Program sponsored by AARP Foundation. Low-income individuals age 55+ get on-the-job training that can lead to permanent jobs.

People 50+ have wide-ranging financial concerns, including finding work, protecting their assets, supporting parents and children and preparing for retirement. The resources, programs and services made available by AArP and its affiliates help empower millions to live with independence, dignity and purpose.

27: numbeR oF in-depth poSitIon papERS fRom AARP’S puBLIc policy InstItute that presented opposing viewpoints on options for reforming Medicare and social security.

$7.3 MIlLion: amount lce retrieved for low-income seniors in the District of columbia via benefits and legal wins in 2013.

2.6 MIlLIon oLdER AdultS rEceivEd FrEe AsSIstance PRepAring and FiLIng their tAx RetuRns, thAnkS to 35,000 AaRp FoundAtion tAx-aidE voluntEeRS.

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$8.9 bIlLion: sENioRS’ SaviNgs oN pREsCRiption dRugS sincE 2011 thRough grAduAl closing of thE MEdicARE pARt d “doughNut hoLe.” $1,209aveRagE SaviNgs peR bENEfiCiARy in 2013.

sENioRS havE sAved ReAL money (BilLIons) through Medicare provisions in the Affordable care Act, including:

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For more than five decades, AArP has taken a leadership role in seeking high-quality, affordable health care and long-term care for all Americans. Through a mix of AArP-branded information, advocacy, member benefits and legal representation, we help people 50+ live healthier, happier lives.

BEIng heARd Most (92%) AduLtS AgE 50+ FRoM All PolitiCal stRipeS bElievE it is veRy ImpoRtAnt thAt wAShington listen to oRdinARy citizenS when it CoMes to dEcisioNS About MedIcArE And sociAl seCuRIty.

chaMpioN foR sENioRSlegal counsel for the elderly serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the nation’s capital. Victories include erasing a $691 charge by a nursing home and an aggressive debt collector after an elderly woman allegedly stayed at a nursing home for an extra hour after her Medicaid coverage expired.

1,445 comMunity coNveRSatIons on MEdicARe and social sEcuRity hoStEd by AARP in 2013, incLudIng 326 hEld in multIcultuRAl coMmunitiEs.

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42 MIlLion cArEGiveRs Can find infoRmAtioN to mAke theiR tasks a LittlE EasieR thRouGh the onLInE AARP cArEGivIng REsouRCE cEntEr. RemaininG ActIve

and ConneCted AT hOMe And in The cOMMuniTy

1 MIlLion PAGe viewS ARe loGgEd eACh Month At thiS inforMativE site, pRoMoted By An AARP/ad counciL pubLiC sErvIcE CampaiGn (www.aARP.oRG/cARegivIng).

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2030: the yeAR one iN evEry five aMeRIcAnS will BE AgE 65+. aCtion iS nEeded Now to enSuRe APpRopriatE, aFfoRdABlE houSinG oPtIons.

17 MIlLion PEopLe live In 6 StAteS (PLus thE distRiCt of coluMbia) wheRE AARP is teStinG how CItizens, PLanninG ExpeRts and LocAl GoveRnmENts Can mAkE “agE-fRiEndLy comMunitiEs,” in CoopeRatIon wIth the woRld hEaLth oRGAnizatIon.

one of the nation’s first parks designed for grandparents and grandchildren was

unveiled in Wichita, Kansas, by aaRP and several community partners.

564,000 dRiveRS of AlL AgeS lEaRned to StAy independent and SafE on thE Road in 2013 thRough AARP dRiveR sAfety. oRGAnized And pREsEntEd By 4,000 dEdiCated voluntEeRS, dRiveR sAfEty couRSeS ARe ofFeRed in 14 LanguAGeS.

AARP foundAtion’s Housing solutions center reached nearly 1 million people with information in 2013, and counseled 2,000+.

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LeAviNg hunGeR in the dust nearly 9 million Americans 50+ struggle to put food on the table. drive to end hunger is a multiyear nationwide campaign by AArP and AArP Foundation to raise awareness and funds to address the problem — both now and in the long term.

drive to end hunger includes an innovative, cause-related collaboration with four-time nAScAr® cup Series champion Jeff gordon and team owner rick hendrick to increase knowledge about, and support for, ending hunger among older Americans.

the name, likeness and signature of Jeff Gordon and

the likeness of #24 Drive to end Hunger chevrolet

are used with the permission of Jeff Gordon, inc.

nascaR is a registered trademark of the national

association of stock car auto Racing, inc.10

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9 MIlLion

aMeRIcAnS 50+ stRugGLe to put Food on thE tAbLe.

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impressive achievements since 2011 include:

NEaRLy 30 MIlLion MEaLs donatEd.

huNdReds oF locAl Food driveS AcRosS the countRy.

$21 MIlLion RAiSed thRouGh corpoRAtE pArtneRshIpS And individuAL donAtionS.

1 in 4 lAtinoS AGe 50+ Go hungRy.AARP foundAtion ContinuEs to woRk with LatINo MagAzine on no MAS hAMbRe (“No morE hungEr”) to hElp RAiSe AwAReneSs ANd dRive ActIon.

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These numbers tell only part of the story. Our goal is to help millions of struggling seniors move from vulnerability to stability, take control and move forward as a source of help for others.

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tech with a peRsoNAl touch:AARP TEK gets people better connected to technology so they can better connect with each other with social media, digital devices and apps. Watch for more “technology education and knowledge” from AARP in 2014.

467,000+ pEople hAve joInEd AARP’S cReAte thE Good nEtwoRk to ConneCt with voLunteEr oppoRtunitIeS in theiR AREa, Such As Food driveS oR heLpinG MiLitaRy FamiliEs.Ph

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27,000: numBeR of Children in grAdes k-3 who LeARN to Read betteR EveRy year, thAnks to the Experience and taleNt of

1,700 dedIcAted AARP Experience CoRps® Mentors.

one: the nuMBeR of peoplE it takes to chanGe the woRLd.

The years after 50 give people a chance to grow in new and rewarding ways—to unleash their passions, and find and fulfill their purpose in life. Through extensive volunteer opportunities, personal connections, entertainment and life reimagined, AArP helps its members and others 50+ get the most from every day while making a positive difference in the lives of others.

MoNEy Raised by AARP foundAtion to asSiSt diSasteR victimS incLudEs:

$1.4 MIlLion-hurRIcANe sAndy (2012)

$1 MIlLion-typhoon haiyAn (2013)

$680,000-oklAhoMA toRnAdoes (2013)

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16.1 MIlLion: vidEo viEws loGgEd By the ofFiCIAL AARP ChAnNEl on youtuBe in 2013 (up fRoM just 100,000 in 2011). oFfERinGS ARe In enGLIsh And spanIsh.

totAl pagE viewS Logged on AARP’s website in 2013, pRovidIng infoRmAtioN on hEalth, FInANCIAL SecuRity, ConSuMeR PRotEctIon, LeiSuRe ANd moRe.

iNnovAtiveComMunications

1.5 bIlLion:

GEoRGe tAkEI, also known as Mr. sulu of Star Trek, is a social media star. His smart, irreverent series on aaRP’s official Youtube channel, “takei’s take,” explores his unique views of technology.

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TrustworthyInformation 24/7:

online aCceSs to AARP-pRoduCed tv And rAdio PRogRAMs, FIlLed with news, infoRmAtioN and inspirAtioN.

35.2 MIlLion REadeRS RecEive tRusted lifEstylE tips, newS And educAtionAl InFoRMAtion iN eACh IsSuE oF AARP thE MAGAzinE –the woRld’s lARGEst-ciRculAtioN MAgazInE.

AArP creates real possibilities by connecting people with others, in part through information that helps equip people to live their best lives. From home-delivered publications to digital information at your fingertips, AArP makes available trustworthy news, entertainment and insights tailored to people 50+ — when, where and how they want to receive them.

as younGest booMers tuRN 50, AARP MedIa CeleBRates booMers@50+With themed content across aaRP platforms and programs and events to bring the words to life, Boomers@50+ grabs the attention of boomers and younger generations. by recognizing this generation’s achievements, emphasizing their continued importance and helping support their future, aaRP celebrates Real Possibilities in the lives of 78 million americans.

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GEoRGe tAkEI, also known as Mr. sulu of Star Trek, is a social media star. His smart, irreverent series on aaRP’s official Youtube channel, “takei’s take,” explores his unique views of technology.

The new AARP Publications iPad app brings AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin to life with videos, recipes, quizzes and more.

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SavING you Moneyevery day, aaRP members can save money on a wide range of products, services and travel through the 24/7 website AARPDiscounts.com (and in spanish at AARPdescuentos.com).

givING bAckMany providers of aaRP-endorsed products and services give back to their communities — such as by supporting Drive to end Hunger, collecting school supplies for children and involving employees in service projects.

ColleGe SavINGssince higher education helps people achieve a middle-class lifestyle, an aaRP-branded plan provides information to members about saving for a college education through state-sponsored section 529 college savings plans.

heAlth CARe$100 MIlLion: Value of the 4.9 million health tests — provided free of charge — by the Walgreens Way to Well Health tour with aaRP from 2009 through 2013. Four buses visit multicultural or underserved communities in the U.s. and Puerto Rico to promote wellness.

improving patients’ experiences is the goal of health innovation initiatives undertaken by UnitedHealthcare as part of the aaRP Medicare supplement insurance Program.

Pilot programs include chronic-care management, cardiac care for women and tele-health.

MobIle phone SeRviceFor years, consumers complained about restrictive mobile-phone contracts. aaRP services changed the status quo in 2008 by negotiating with consumer cellular an offering that included consumer protections long sought by aaRP at the state level — including free phones, no long-term contracts and no early-termination fees.

AARP sErvIcEs foStERs Positive SoCIAL ChAngE thRouGh mArket innovatIon and LeAdeRshiP.

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New wAys foR AARP MemBers to

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FinaNCial Security and ConsumeR proteCtioNaaRP credit and identity theft Protection from

trustediDaaRP Massachusetts auto and Home insurance

Program from Plymouth Rock and bunker Hill

Automotive and hoMeHendrick automotive Group Repair Pal schwan’s Home service*

dinINGbonefish Grill carrabba’s italian Grill Mccormick & schmick’s outback steakhouse

trAvelKingsmill Resort liberty travel Motel 6 national Parks Gift shops ohio state Park lodges Payless car Rental the Ranch at Furnace creek Vacations by Rail

* launches in spring 2014

Retail1-800baskets.com 1-800FloWeRs.com, inc. anna’s linens cheryl’s Fannie May Fruit bouquets.com Reebok outlet stores Rockport outlet stores the Popcorn Factory toys “R” Us and babies “R” Us*

ENtertainmentPremiere live events ticketmaster*

techNoloGy and Lifestyleancestry.com*

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AARP’s new membership card will make it easier to access member benefits, such as money-saving discounts, and to register

for AARP events.

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Life Reimagined is an innovative new program that helps each of us identify and achieve our goals, no matter where we are in life. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a new business or living a dream, Life Reimagined provides real help to pursue our possibilities and connect with a community to make it happen. Find tools and the new Life Reimagined book at LifeReimagined.org. Just one more surprising way AARP is turning possibilities into realities.

Are you ready for your next chapter?

Life Reimagined is an innovative new program that helps each of us identify and achieve our goals, no matter where we are in life. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a new business or living a dream, Life Reimagined provides real help to pursue our possibilities and connect with a community to make it happen. Find tools and the new Life Reimagined book at LifeReimagined.org. Just one more surprising way AARP is turning possibilities into realities.

Are you ready for your next chapter?

Life Reimagined is an innovative new program that helps each of us identify and achieve our goals, no matter where we are in life. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a new business or living a dream, Life Reimagined provides real help to pursue our possibilities and connect with a community to make it happen. Find tools and the new Life Reimagined book at LifeReimagined.org. Just one more surprising way AARP is turning possibilities into realities.

Are you ready for your next chapter?

Life Reimagined is an innovative new program that helps each of us identify and achieve our goals, no matter where we are in life. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a new business or living a dream, Life Reimagined provides real help to pursue our possibilities and connect with a community to make it happen. Find tools and the new Life Reimagined book at LifeReimagined.org. Just one more surprising way AARP is turning possibilities into realities.

Are you ready for your next chapter?

Life Reimagined is an innovative new program that helps each of us identify and achieve our goals, no matter where we are in life. Whether it’s starting a new career, building a new business or living a dream, Life Reimagined provides real help to pursue our possibilities and connect with a community to make it happen. Find tools and the new Life Reimagined book at LifeReimagined.org. Just one more surprising way AARP is turning possibilities into realities.

Are you ready for your next chapter?

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JoBS And cArEeRS: We launched aaRP’s life Reimagined for Work, which uses linkedin® to help experienced professionals connect to more satisfying careers.

online: an exclusive, customizable roadmap available at www.lifereimagined.org helps people understand where they are in their journey to achieve their goals and dreams, reflect, and make decisions in planning their next steps.

thouGht LeAdeRshiP: the life Reimagined institute for innovation is a world-class group of thought leaders in the areas of life and career coaching, psychology, personal development, health and entrepreneurship.

MultiMedIa: a new book, Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities, helps readers discover hidden talents and create a life they’ll love. in addition, the life Reimagined website features inspiring stories, tips and videos

that include segments from nbc’s TODAY hosted by emmy award-winning journalist Jane Pauley.

“ I fEel a veRy peRsonAL ConneCtioN to lifE REiMaginEd. It’s BeEn NEaRLy 40 yeARs sincE I staRted my FIRSt BAnd, So ReiMAginIng life iS in My Soul, And I wAnt to REmind PEopLe thErE ARe no age LiMItS on SettinG and AchievIng youR goALs.”

emilio estefan, aaRP life Reimagined ambassador19

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AARP hAs beeN a powerful FoRce foR posItive SocIal ChAnGe Since we weRe Founded By a RetIred hiGh School principal in 1958. SignificAnT AchiEvEmEnTS includE:

heAlth CARe• Pioneering group health insurance

for older people — long before Medicare.

• Fostering groundbreaking research on diet and health by teaming with the national institutes of Health (niH) on the nation’s largest research project on american diet and lifestyle.

• Persuading congress to add the Part D prescription drug benefit to Medicare.

FinaNCial Security• championing social security — a

true family protection program.

• Protecting mature workers’ rights by seeking to prohibit age-based discrimination in employment.

• Helping millions of people build financial security through free assistance in preparing and filing their tax returns.

ComMunity Life and Leisure• showcasing “universal design” in

1961 by building a home where people could age in place.

• Fostering continuing education through an adult education program that grew so large it was acquired by the U.s. Department of agriculture.

• Gathering first-person accounts of the civil Rights era during an extensive 2004 bus tour, with the library of congress and the leadership conference on civil Rights.

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If you don’t thInk

when you thInk AARP,SOCIAL MISSION

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aarp.orgReal Possibilities is a trademark of aaRP. (D19993)