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October 2009

Close to home — This month AARP Nevada members have an opportunity to enjoy Vegas@50+, AARP's 2009 National Event and Expo, without major travel expenses. The annual event will not return to Nevada for at least four years.

The 2009 event, slated to take place Oct. 22-24 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, will feature celebrity speakers and world-class entertainment. Members can work out with AARP fitness ambassador Martina Navratilova, enjoy the music of vocalist Faith Hill or take in a first-run flick in AARP's Movies for Grown Ups series.

Registration is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. To sign up for the event, go to www.wynjade.com/aarp09.

June 2009

Employers unprepared — More than seven out of 10 employers in Nevada's three most populous counties said they are likely to experience problems finding qualified workers over the next five years, an AARP survey found. Even so, almost half of the employers surveyed did not consider it important to retain existing workers, and less than half had processes in place to transfer worker knowledge when employees leave the company.

With many boomers set to leave the workforce, the resulting "brain drain" could present a serious challenge for many businesses. AARP Nevada is encouraging employers to consider flexible schedules, part-time positions and other innovative ways to meet older workers' needs.

For job-hunting resources, visit www.aarp.org/careers or www.aarp.org/nv.