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Insider Secrets from AARP Bulletin! How to Get Around Today's Shortage of Workers and Supplies to Get the Work You Need Done
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Also in the May issue: An Investigative Report on America's Long-Term Care Crisis: The Unfair Plight of 50+ Million Unpaid Caregivers- and How to Fix It
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Need work done on your house, or an elective surgery done, or a will written, or a major car fix? Good luck getting it done soon! A unique economic moment in America (surging prices, too few workers, and a shortage of products and materials) makes getting many common needs completed harder than in any time in recent years. But there are ways to succeed. AARP Bulletin reporters spoke to dozens of industry insiders to find out the best way to get top-grade help fast in 12 categories, from home repair to money help to a new doctor. Here are the ways to separate a good home handyman from a great one; how to jump the line in securing a contractor; how to choose the right hospital, post pandemic; and more. It's all part of "Beat the System: Experts Edition," the Bulletin's second guide of the past year for getting the best possible service and value in these changing economic times.
PLUS: Long-Term Care Is the Crisis Everyone Must Face: Almost a year in the making, this investigative report reveals just how difficult it can be to be a family caregiver. The report uncovers why government agencies, employers, even the healthcare system fail to provide adequate caregiving support, and the implications it has on both those receiving and those giving care. It's a crucial topic: The vast majority of Americans will someday need caregiving help.
The special report details the five primary "breaks" in America's long-term care system, and how dozens of experts would go about fixing them. It also details a revolution in home-care medical technology that could transform both caregiving and healthcare - once insurers and Medicare embrace them. Also included:
-- A poignant oral history of the lives of dozens of caregivers, including
caregiving expert Amy Goyer, offering a glimpse into their struggles as
well as their loving devotion;
-- AARP's Caregiving Starter Guide, which offers five steps to help readers
prepare for their new caregiving roles;
-- And much more.
Also in the May issue:
Fraud Watch
-- Enjoy Hobbies? Watch for Fraud!: The art of fraud today is customizing
pitches to the person, and one of the top ways that's happening is by
focusing on hobbies and interests. Learn how scammers are specifically
pitching collectors, enthusiasts, crafters, sports lovers and more with
frauds specific to their targets' passions.
Your Money
-- Credit Card Tricks to Master: Make fees disappear! Get more money back!
Make paying even faster! Today's credit cards are not only loaded with
greater technology to make them easier and more secure to use, but also
come with more incentives to use. Here's how to get the most value out
of a credit card today. Plus...
-- Face-off! Credit vs. Debit Cards: Though they look alike and function
similarly, there are crucial differences between credit and debit cards.
Knowing which to use in certain situations can make all the difference
when it comes to finances. In this month's "Your Money," learn how to
get the best bang for your buck as credit and debit cards face off in
seven everyday purchasing scenarios.
-- Subscribe and Save?: "Automatic shipment" programs and other
subscription services make getting the things you need easier, but at
what cost? One survey found that most people spend over $50 per month on
recurring monthly purchases. But do they deliver the best prices? Are
you really using the service enough to warrant the ongoing costs? Read
about the pros and cons of regular product deliveries from Live Well for
Less columnist Lisa Lee Freeman to determine if a subscription service
is right for you.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol @AARPadvocates and @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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