PA Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Separate Social Security Debate, Press for Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare

PA Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Separate Social Security Debate, Press for Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Advocacy | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Pennsylvania AARP Pennsylvania Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Separate Social Security Debate, Press for Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare  AARP volunteers and staff from Pennsylvania and every other state in the nation visited Capitol Hill today to express opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare for Pennsylvanians. Meeting with Pennsylvania Senators Casey and Toomey, and Representatives Barletta, Cartwright, Kelly, Meehan, Perry, Rothfus, Shuster and their staff, …

Tell Officials to Protect Hard-Working Families By Expanding Medicaid

Tell Officials to Protect Hard-Working Families By Expanding Medicaid

Posted on 06/10/2013 by | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Pennsylvania AARP is working to ensure that older adults who have lost their jobs and hard-working Pennsylvanians who are struggling to make ends meet can find the affordable health care they need. Accepting federal funds to expand Medicaid in PA will give these families the security of knowing they can get the health care they need and at the same time boost our economy, create jobs, and help keep the doors open at the hospitals that serve our residents.  By expanding Medicaid, Pennsylvania …

Get Your Popcorn and Candy Ready for These Must-See 2013 Summer Movies

Posted on 06/10/2013 by | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Events | Pennsylvania With summer blockbuster season in full swing, AARP’s Movies for Grownups on YouTube is the place for previews of upcoming movies, reviews of current theatrical and home video releases and interviews with filmmakers whose work reflects the hopes, dreams, and experiences of older moviegoers. These movies aren’t just for the youngsters anymore, there is a wide variety of movies for the grownup moviegoer. Some of these movies include “Now You See Me” starring Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman based on Vegas …

Become a Consumer Warrior and Guard Yourself Against Money Scams

Become a Consumer Warrior and Guard Yourself Against Money Scams

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Money & Work | Pennsylvania AARP, FINRA, Investor Education Foundation, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),  the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, and other advocacy and enforcement agencies recently joined forces in Philadelphia to encourage seniors to be on the guard against fraud and scams. Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane addressed AARP members as the keynote speaker at the event where she shared important tips on the best ways to safeguard financial information and the goals of her new office during first …

Beyond Members – African American and Asian Outreach

Beyond Members – African American and Asian Outreach

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP Pennsylvania | Comments

Advocacy | Pennsylvania | Volunteering Faith Leaders Religious leaders and community members gathered recently to learn more about AARP’s engagement within the African-American community in Philadelphia.   AARP and the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging (PCA) hosted the diverse group of  over 50 interfaith leaders throughout the city.  The meeting included pastors, ministers, and ministry leaders collectively representing an estimated 12,000 congregation members throughout Philadelphia. Remarks offered by AARP State Director, Bill Johnston- Walsh and special AARP National consultant for Interfaith Outreach, Reverend D. Scruggs educated …

Top 4 Travel Tips for Driving Abroad

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Home & Family | Pennsylvania By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director, AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach Planning on traveling overseas this summer? If you’re considering renting a car, it is important to do some research ahead of time – driving abroad can be an adventure in itself. In more than 75 countries and territories, you drive on the left side of the road instead of the right, and the driver’s seat is on the right side of the car, rather than …

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