AARP Supporters Have Their Say on State House Priorities

AARP New Hampshire recently queried our corps of e-activists and asked them to rank several issues and tell us which issues mattered most to them, their families, and the 50+ in the Granite State.

Thanks to all who responded!  Your feedback will help guide our legislative priorities for 2019 and the years to come.  (Want to start receiving our e-alerts and become an AARP activist?  Sign up today.)

Here are the results of our non-scientific e-survey.

Have your say on New Hampshire State House priorities:

Advocating for affordable prescription drugs:
Top/High Priority                              92.8%

Strengthen laws to prevent elder financial exploitation:
Top/High Priority                              84.5%

Advocating for increased access to quality services to keep people in their homes and communities as they age:
Top/High Priority                              82.6%

Increase workplace flexibility so that caregivers can better arrange schedules around the needs of their loves ones:
Top/High Priority                              65.5%

Expand services and financial support, including paid leave to help caregivers provide for their loved ones:
Top/High Priority                              62.1%

Provide increased support for grandparents taking care of grandchildren:
Top/High Priority                              56.3%

AARP New Hampshire will continue to fight for you on issues such as improving financial security, helping our many family caregivers, and increasing home- and community-based services and home accessibility so that people can remain in their homes and communities as they age.

With the support of AARP members and others, we will work tirelessly to help improve the lives of Granite Staters 50 and older and their families.

You spoke and we listened!  Add your name to our list of e-activists and stay informed as the legislative session continues.  Thank you.