AARP unveils 'Don't Vote' campaign (CentralOhio.com)
WASHINGTON - The organization that represents more than 35 million older Americans is telling voters of all ages, "Don't vote." The surprising message from the venerable advocacy group AARP will air on TV nationwide for the remainder of the campaign season.

Prices On Medications Most Commonly Used By Older People Rose 4.3% In First Half Of 2006, 0.5% In Second Half, AARP (Medical News Today)
Manufacturer prices for the brand-name drugs most commonly used by individuals ages 50 and older increased by an average of 6.3% during the 12-month period ending in June, according to an AARP survey released on Tuesday, the Newark Star-Ledger reports (Cohen, Newark Star-Ledger, 9/20). [click link for full article]

Medicare's Doughnut Hole Gets Even Bigger in 2007, Reports Medical Rights Center (Senior Journal)
September 22, 2006 There is a storm of concern over the millions of senior citizens falling into the "doughnut hole" in Medicare drug plans, which is where seniors continue to pay their premiums but get no help on buying drugs.