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As the US Population Ages, More Employees Are Seeking Caregiver Benefits at Work
Caretaking responsibilities can make holding down a full-time job challenging, especially for people caring for older adults and raising children at the same time. read more >
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Social Security Benefits to Jump by 8.7% Next Year
The cost-of living adjustment — the largest in more than 40 years — means the average recipient will receive more than $140 extra a month beginning in January, the Social Security Administration said Thursday. read more >
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Victoria Brown Joins AARP; Kylie Frett Hired at CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
Victoria Brown has been hired as associate state director of communications for AARP in Little Rock. Kylie Frett has been hired as an associate account executive by CJRW. read more >
Scott Durham New Board Chairman for St. Bernards Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Scott Durham, senior vice president and branch manager for Wells Fargo Advisors in Jonesboro, is the new chairman of the board of directors of the St. Bernards Foundation read more >
Asa Hutchinson Says Managed Care Won’t Be On Special Session Agenda
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he won't put his proposal to have private firms manage some Medicaid services before lawmakers as they convene for a special session this week. The special session is set to begin Wednesday morning. read more >
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Billie Jean Dougherty Gets AARP’s 2012 Andrus State Award for Community Service
Billie Jean Dougherty of Ward receives AARP's 2012 Andrus State Award for Community Service at the nonprofit's annual Andrus Award and Volunteer Appreciation Gala at Crystal Bridges Museum of Modern American Art in Bentonville. read more >