Thank You for Not “hanging up” on Seniors

Posted on 04/12/2013 by Scott Wegenast | AARP Kentucky | Comments

Advocacy | Kentucky Standing-up for Kentucky Seniors and Consumers In the 2013 General Assembly, Kentucky consumers’ landline phone service was at risk. Today, AARP Kentucky is saying “Thank You” to those members of the Kentucky General Assembly who took action and helped protect Kentuckians’ landline phone service. Click here to send a quick note to show your support. Join us in saying “Thank You” to lawmakers who went above and beyond and fought to protect consumers, especially seniors. Keeping basic landline phone service affordable and reliable, especially for …

Starting or Growing Your Business: April is Encore Entrepreneur Month

Posted on 04/4/2013 by Scott Wegenast | AARP Kentucky | Comments

Events | Kentucky | Money & Work AARP and SBA Present Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month – April 2013 Thinking of using your decades of experience to start your own business? AARP and SBA are teaming up to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month in April targeting individuals over age 50 who want to start or grow their own business. Building on the success of a joint AARP and SBA Mentor Day last October, the two organizations will match these “encore entrepreneurs” with successful business owners and community …

Nominations Open for 5th Annual AARP Indian Elder Honors

Posted on 03/19/2013 by Craig Davis | AARP Oklahoma | Comments

Advocacy | Events OKLAHOMA CITY, March 19, 2013 – Recognizing the important impact Indian elders have on the fabric of the state, AARP Oklahoma will once celebrate Indian elders at its Fifth Annual Indian Elder Honors. The association has announced it is accepting nominations for the Fifth Annual AARP Oklahoma Indian Elder Honors now through June 30. Nominations can be made online here or by mail. “Every year, AARP brings together members from all Oklahoma tribes and nations for a celebration honoring Indian …

2013 Best Employers for Workers Over 50 Announced

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Angela Foreshaw | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Money & Work | Pennsylvania Local companies top the list of the recipients of the 2013 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 award, cosponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The 50 winners were announced on June 17, 2013, at the SHRM annual conference in Chicago. Since its inception in 2001, this award has recognized employers who are ahead of the curve. Award winners have set outstanding examples through programs that help them retain, retrain, engage and recruit the older workers who will …

Be a FAN of seniors!

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Devorah Lanner | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Nebraska | Uncategorized These are the dog days of summer. You can help seniors beat the heat by donating a fan. All the fans collected will be donated to Aging Partners for distribution to older adults in Lincoln and the surrounding area. People over age 65 are more prone to heat stress than younger people. They do not adjust as easily to sudden changes in temperature. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness for the elderly. Please drop off your fan at …

One Nevada Credit Union Among Nation’s Best Employers for Workers 50+

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Hilarie Grey | AARP Nevada | Comments

Money & Work | Nevada One of the nation’s best companies for older workers is located right here in Nevada! One Nevada Credit Union, based in Las Vegas, has been honored by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management as one of the 2013 Best Employers for Workers Over 50. One Nevada joins a diverse group of health systems, corporations, government agencies, and non-profits on the list, announced today by AARP and SHRM. The financial services provider serves residents of Clark, Nye and Washoe Counties. “AARP improves …

ACTION ALERT: Stop the SNAP Photo ID Provision in S.1805

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Jennifer Beam | AARP Massachusetts | Comments

Advocacy | Massachusetts As you may have seen in the news, the Massachusetts Legislature is addressing welfare reforms through a variety of bills. Tomorrow, the Massachusetts Senate will debate S.1805 and the amendments filed to it. AARP opposes a provision in the bill that would add a photo ID to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries’ cards, and delivered testimony before the Joint Committee on Children and Families to outline our objections. Senator Eldridge (Middlesex & Worcester District) filed an amendment that would …

Help For Seniors With Mortgage Foreclosure Problems

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Kathy Marma | AARP Florida | Comments

Florida | Press AARP FOUNDATION HOUSING SOLUTIONS CENTER JOINS WITH CITY OF MIAMI TO HELP SENIORS WITH MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PROBLEMS Miami, FL – City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and AARP Foundation President Jo Ann Jenkins announced today that they’ve joined forces to provide greater access and convenient assistance to older residents in the city of Miami who are struggling with foreclosure and home mortgage problems. Under the new alliance, Miami residents calling the city’s 311 information and referral center for mortgage and …

Seattle Mayoral Debate Coming July 16 – Help shape this important event

Posted on 06/19/2013 by Jason Erskine | AARP Washington | Comments

Advocacy | Events | Washington This is not your average debate. Join CityClub on July 16 for an interactive Seattle mayoral debate, where citizens help set the agenda and give real-time feedback to the candidates. Moderated by The Seattle Times’ Joni Balter, the discussion will feature topics and questions shaped by citizens. For the first time in CityClub history, audience members will participate in our “lightning round” of yes, no and waffle questions alongside the candidates. Then, stick around to hear what some of …