“AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.”
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) empowers people to choose how they live as they age. More than 100 million Americans are aged fifty and older, and they want their money, health, and happiness to last as long as they do. AARP is a wise friend and fierce defender, focusing on the priorities of older Americans. This creates real possibilities for enhancing the quality of life for all as we age—not just serving our nearly 38 million members—this is the 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.”
AARP fights for individuals aged 50 and over and their families at the local, state, and national levels. We work on important issues, such as leading efforts to update Social Security and promoting other retirement savings initiatives to help everyone achieve lifetime financial security; promoting adequate, affordable health care, including prescription drugs and long-term care; and fostering communities with affordable and appropriate housing, as well as supportive community features and options for getting around.
Recent advocacy victories include the passage of family caregiver-support bills in dozens of states and saving residential consumers billions of dollars on utility bills in recent years. AARP is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through advocacy, service, and information, making things better for society and playing a positive role in communities of all kinds. AARP’s public policies serve as the foundation of our work to fight for people 50-plus and help them choose how they live and age.
ARPress and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are now working together to support their respective advocacies. ARP has been publishing and marketing books written by dedicated and determined authors who dream of sharing their stories and insightful information to help guide readers toward living a better life.
The narrative presented in Advances in Overcoming Obesity: Is There a Future for Bariatric Surgery? offers a comprehensive exploration of obesity, its challenges, and the evolving landscape of treatment options, particularly focusing on bariatric surgery.
Retired Professor of Surgery Dr. Tom Taylor grew up in Preston, England. He has taught at universities in Manchester, Edinburgh, and London, and at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. “I have been writing for over thirty years and have written twelve books, including Upper Digestive Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Case Studies in General Surgery, Pelvic Pouch Procedures, Overcoming Obesity, and Working with Weight.” He has also written more than one hundred scientific papers and holds ten U.S. patents.
Library Journal Magazine (December 2024 Issue) features Honoring Holistic Health Habits: Down to Dealing with Deadly Diets by Dr. Thomas V. Taylor. Library Journal (LJ) is one of the most respected and widely read publications in the library field. It serves as an indispensable resource for librarians, library professionals, and information specialists, offering in-depth reviews, previews, and news about the latest developments in publishing, technology, and library management.
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Advances in Overcoming Obesity: Is There a Future for Bariatric Surgery? provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of obesity treatment, highlighting innovations in both surgical and pharmaceutical options. It invites readers to contemplate the future of bariatric surgery in a world increasingly focused on effective medical therapies for weight loss and obesity management.
The book ultimately advocates for a multifaceted approach to obesity, suggesting that both surgical and non-surgical methods may play a critical role in addressing the epidemic of weight-related health issues.