Tamara Lytle

In a state that has never elected a female governor, both major party gubernatorial candidates in the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election are women. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger discussed a range of issues with the AARP Bulletin, including nursing home quality, caregiving and prescription drug costs.

In Virginia, AARP will push to create a fast-track process to determine Medicaid eligibility and help older residents age in place.

Virginia’s nursing homes are beset by inadequate staffing levels and mediocre quality, according to a new AARP scorecard on long-term care. Addressing these deficiencies will be a top priority for AARP Virginia during this year’s state legislative session, which gets underway in January.

AARP Virginia is sharing caregiving resources during two November webinars to mark National Family Caregivers Month. The first forum will focus on military families, and the second will delve into financial issues related to caregiving.

New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose all 120 members of the New Jersey Legislature. Top of mind for many older residents is property tax relief and more affordable prescription drug pricing.

Election season is almost underway in Virginia, with a batch of newcomers competing in the state's legislative races.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) says the “explosion of scams” has prompted the state to ramp up its fraud-prevention education efforts.

AARP Oregon is advocating to make it easier to prove work discrimination, as older workers face hiring practices outlawed in other states.

State lawmakers are weighing a new tool to curb high drug costs: a review board that would be able to set payment limits for some medications.

No matter the forecast, making a disaster plan is essential during Hurricane season. AARP has resources.