Guest guest Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I have tried many times over the years to get the AARP exec to call me. Never returned my calls. I cancelled my membership. Charlotte From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of teteme55 Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 1:25 PM IPADDUnite Subject: Re: Fw: AARP I am sad to say I haven't been reading the AARP mag-- starting getting it just before my b-day in October. I would be willing to write something as well. Just haven't had time to do anything but get my choirs ready for the big push for Christmas. I can contact AARP if you wish, but after my holidays gigs are over. Marie > > Ellen, > > I was just thinking †" has anyone contacted AARP magazine to do an article on DD? > As I was reading the last issue, it dawned on me that many of the parents who are really waiting for services would qualify as AARP members. (I’ve been a member for so long, can’t remember if it is 50 or 55 yrs. old) > > So many of the articles don’t apply to us because we are not ALONE, and we still do have responsibilities caring for our children. Maybe we could get a series of articles showing the numbers of AARP age parents who are still changing diapers, brushing teeth etc for their children! > > What do you think? > > > > and I both think this is a great idea... > I wouldn't mind writing an article at some point...after the holidays...if someone would like to take the lead and contact AARP Magazine??? > Ellen and > Ellen Garber Bronfeld > egskb@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi Ellen, Several years ago, perhaps 5 - 6, AARP ran several articles on aging parents caring for disabled adult children. They even flew me to Washington to give a presentation to staff and counselors about this need. I've forgotten the name of the woman in charge of the program but will see if I can't track it down. I'm assuming she has left AARP but they were pretty keen on this topic back then. Perhaps you can search their archives for copies of the articles in the AARP magazine and newsletter. Terrie Varnet ________________________________ From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...> IPADDUnite Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 8:47:47 AM Subject: Re: Fw: AARP  Maybe Marie will have more luck than Charlotte has had, trying to contact AARP. Marie, we will wait to hear back after the holidays, as to whether you have been able to contact someone at AARP about a series of articles we are interested in writing. Ellen Ellen Garber Bronfeld egskb@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have no clue. It was a few years ago. I did due diligence, found out who the Ex. Director of the Illinois chapter of AARP was. I contacted her more than once asking for a return call and never got one. Charlotte From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of teteme55 Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:24 PM IPADDUnite Subject: Re: Fw: AARP Perhaps it will help to know whom Charlotte contacted. Often times, if this isn't their 'job', they won't do anything AND they won't pass it on to the person whose job it is! Does that make sense and sound familar? Will check my next issue when it comes to see who's who on the editorial board of AARP. I'll check back after that. And maybe I'll read it to get an idea about what would 'fit' best. Since working with our publisher/editor for the '' book, I think I understand what would be a good way to approach these folks--and how to present it best. Perhaps, each of us could take a part of the big picture and not do things that overlap too much but present a series that would cover the important parts, such as daily life skills, future planning etc. that would be of interest to the AARP population---US! Marie > > Maybe Marie will have more luck than Charlotte has had, trying to contact AARP. > Marie, we will wait to hear back after the holidays, as to whether you have been able to contact someone at AARP about a series of articles we are interested in writing. > Ellen > Ellen Garber Bronfeld > egskb@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi Charlotte, My contacts were all with Washington office. I've asked my assistants to look in back records to see if they can find the name of the contact person who invited me to speak at National meeting of counselors for AARP. If the particular staff person is no longer with AARP, perhaps someone has been hired in a similar position and would be an appropriate contact. I'll forward info as soon or if info can be found. Terrie ________________________________ From: Charlotte Cronin <fsn@...> IPADDUnite Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 3:32:16 PM Subject: RE: Re: Fw: AARP  I have no clue. It was a few years ago. I did due diligence, found out who the Ex. Director of the Illinois chapter of AARP was. I contacted her more than once asking for a return call and never got one. Charlotte From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of teteme55 Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:24 PM IPADDUnite Subject: Re: Fw: AARP Perhaps it will help to know whom Charlotte contacted. Often times, if this isn't their 'job', they won't do anything AND they won't pass it on to the person whose job it is! Does that make sense and sound familar? Will check my next issue when it comes to see who's who on the editorial board of AARP. I'll check back after that. And maybe I'll read it to get an idea about what would 'fit' best. Since working with our publisher/editor for the '' book, I think I understand what would be a good way to approach these folks--and how to present it best. Perhaps, each of us could take a part of the big picture and not do things that overlap too much but present a series that would cover the important parts, such as daily life skills, future planning etc. that would be of interest to the AARP population---US! Marie > > Maybe Marie will have more luck than Charlotte has had, trying to contact AARP. > Marie, we will wait to hear back after the holidays, as to whether you have been able to contact someone at AARP about a series of articles we are interested in writing. > Ellen > Ellen Garber Bronfeld > egskb@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thanks, Terrie, but I didn’t start this message thread. I don’t know who did originally start it. At the time I wanted AARP to advocate with families for services for people with DD living with aging caregivers. I’m just kind of done with AARP. I think they are more about the products they can sell us and I don’t think they particularly represent me in their advocacy. Charlotte From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On Behalf Of Theresa Varnet Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:02 PM IPADDUnite Cc: dawn lustig; april paston Subject: Re: Re: Fw: AARP Hi Charlotte, My contacts were all with Washington office. I've asked my assistants to look in back records to see if they can find the name of the contact person who invited me to speak at National meeting of counselors for AARP. If the particular staff person is no longer with AARP, perhaps someone has been hired in a similar position and would be an appropriate contact. I'll forward info as soon or if info can be found. Terrie ________________________________ From: Charlotte Cronin <fsn@... <mailto:fsn%40familysupportnetwork.org> > IPADDUnite <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 3:32:16 PM Subject: RE: Re: Fw: AARP I have no clue. It was a few years ago. I did due diligence, found out who the Ex. Director of the Illinois chapter of AARP was. I contacted her more than once asking for a return call and never got one. Charlotte From: IPADDUnite <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> [mailto:IPADDUnite <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> ] On Behalf Of teteme55 Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:24 PM IPADDUnite <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> Subject: Re: Fw: AARP Perhaps it will help to know whom Charlotte contacted. Often times, if this isn't their 'job', they won't do anything AND they won't pass it on to the person whose job it is! Does that make sense and sound familar? Will check my next issue when it comes to see who's who on the editorial board of AARP. I'll check back after that. And maybe I'll read it to get an idea about what would 'fit' best. Since working with our publisher/editor for the '' book, I think I understand what would be a good way to approach these folks--and how to present it best. Perhaps, each of us could take a part of the big picture and not do things that overlap too much but present a series that would cover the important parts, such as daily life skills, future planning etc. that would be of interest to the AARP population---US! Marie > > Maybe Marie will have more luck than Charlotte has had, trying to contact AARP. > Marie, we will wait to hear back after the holidays, as to whether you have been able to contact someone at AARP about a series of articles we are interested in writing. > Ellen > Ellen Garber Bronfeld > egskb@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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