AARP Maine

AARP is fighting to save you money on your utility bills. Electricity rates are an essential pocketbook issue for Maine residents 50-plus and their families, many of whom struggle to pay their utility bills along with other household expenses like food and medicine. Here you will find the latest updates and information. Would you like to join our efforts and volunteer with us? We would love to hear from you! Send an email to me@aarp.org to learn more.

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The House is likely to stay in session well after the basketball highlights are shown on your local news, and the amendments will take a long time to sort out, let’s talk about what we know as of 10 a.m. on Friday.

Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.

The United States is undergoing significant demographic changes that are reshaping the housing landscape. AARP’s publication, “Making Room: Housing for a Changing America,” highlights these shifts and the resulting need for diverse housing options.

Kick off our 2025 Listening Sessions in Wrightsville and Elaine. Community members are encouraged to share thoughts on transportation, housing, and more.

The calendar has turned to February, and suddenly we are already four weeks into Legislative Session. The deadline for introducing bills was this past Wednesday, so the final tally for the Legislature’s 2025 agenda is over 540 bills, resolutions and commemorations.

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with emotional and physical challenges. Many family caregivers hesitate to ask for help, fearing they might burden others. If you know someone who is a caregiver, stepping in to offer support—without waiting for them to reach out—can make a world of difference. These recommended tips are based on expert guidance from caregiving organizations such as AARP, Family Caregiver Alliance, and the National Institute on Aging. Here are six thoughtful ways to help a family caregiver without being asked:

Take simple, but meaningful, steps to support your well-being and learn about AARP NJ available resources that support healthy living. Join us for our virtual chair yoga classes Wednesday, March 19 at 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. ET.