Katherine Shaver

AARP Michigan is working on the “Menopause: It’s a Movement!” campaign, led by the Michigan Women’s Commission. Since March, women from across the state have attended panels in which menopause experts seek to help them better advocate for their midlife health. Their stories — and potential policy changes — will be included in a March 2026 report detailing possible next steps.

Encouraging people to reach out to neighbors is one way AARP Florida and other organizations are helping the state’s residents be prepared during hurricane season. Underway since June 1, the season lasts until Nov. 30 and follows a busy 2024 storm season.

As scams and fraud accelerate, AARP Maryland and others will showcase the latest trends and tips during Protect Week, to be held June 16-20. About 20 partners — including law enforcement and state officials — are involved.

Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon talks about his advocacy for health care reform and the importance of retirement savings.

AARP's advocacy volunteers are a distinctive sight, and voice, in the Connecticut State Capitol.

Fraud can also be a family affair. And victims are often reluctant to report the crimes committed by their loved ones.

AARP Connecticut will focus this legislative cycle on cost-of-living issues and ways to help older residents cope with them.

AARP New York is hoping to help pass legislation that would require the state to develop a plan for lower prescription drug prices.

Maryland voters will choose a new Senator in November. Candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) discuss issues important to older residents.

Communities around New York are working to make themselves more livable for residents of all ages. The state was the first to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, and an additional 32 individual counties and communities are members as well.