Agent for Social Change to Lead Nation's Largest Membership Organization

"My experience with my father was eye-opening," Rand added. "I considered myself lucky to be able to provide the necessary care for my father in the setting of his choosing; the tragedy is for those of us who aren't as lucky as I am. Caring for him brought home for me the simple truth that access to low cost, high quality health care and financial security are pre-requisites for achieving the American Dream. While we have come far -- because of the efforts of AARP -- we have much left to achieve. Lifetime health care and financial security are terms far too many believe are out of reach; not just for 'older' Americans or 'aging' Americans, but for all Americans."