Advocacy

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.

by Teresa Holt, AARP Alaska State Director

Why AARP is fighting for pensions for public sector employees

It’s golf season, when icy temperatures surrender to summer’s midnight sun — ideal for teeing off with AARP at the Anchorage Golf Course.

The Alaska Legislature began its 33rd session on January 17. The session will run for two years, (2023 and 2024). The Legislature has 121 days to conduct their regular session each year.

A new session for the state Legislature starts in January 2023, and AARP Alaska is looking for volunteers to speak out on behalf of those 50-plus.

Alaska has the fastest growing senior population in the nation, which means an increasing number of Alaskans are living with dementia. Our state needs to be prepared to address the needs of aging Alaskans, and the passage of House Bill 308 was a big step in the right direction.

This update was written by Marge Stoneking, AARP Alaska's Associate State Director of Advocacy.

AARP Alaska recently conducted a telephone survey to gauge AARP members’ knowledge, attitudes and support for potential solutions to the state’s budget crisis.

AARP and Alaska Municipal League are pulling together toward Alaska’s future, where Alaskans of all generations can stay in Alaska. Together we know that the State’s budget shortfall must be addressed; new revenues are needed to continue to provide the state infrastructure and services that Alaskans need to allow them to remain in their communities as they age.