Frederic J. Frommer

For South Carolina residents, preparing for the 2025 hurricane season — particularly after the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Helene — means more than just stockpiling food, water and medications. It means preparing to deal with the inevitable criminals who sweep into town promising to fix damaged roofs and broken fences.

To help alleviate a housing shortage that makes it difficult for many older Minnesotans to find affordable housing, AARP Minnesota is working with a broad-based coalition to push the state Legislature to help expand affordable housing options.

AARP Illinois, the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition and the Illinois Area Agencies on Aging joined forces to create the Illinois Caregiving Caucus to educate and advocate for family caregivers on care, housing.

AARP Wisconsin is boosting its outreach efforts for veterans and military members in the state — and giving special attention to fraud efforts.

The new law requires cryptocurrency-ATM operators to issue refunds to victims of fraud if they're considered new customers.

This legislative year, AARP Illinois will focus on supporting caregivers, bolstering quality care for nursing home residents and targeting fraud.

As the 2025 Minnesota State Legislature gets underway in January, AARP will advocate for a range of measures to improve the lives of those 50 and older.

Washington recently joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities to help older residents age in place.

Social Security's trust fund reserves are continuing to shrink. That’s why shoring up the program's finances is an advocacy priority for AARP Indiana as voters gear up for the November election.