George Bridges

As part of an effort to make Lansing a walkable, age-friendly city, AARP volunteers have completed a three-year audit of sidewalks and identified spots in need of repairs.

Jack Harris remembers watching his own parents deal with aging and wanting to help other older people handle their challenges as well. Now 86, Harris has spent nearly a quarter century helping AARP as a legislative advocate, AARP Driver Safety instructor and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer. In 1999, he pressed for passage of the state’s do-not-call law.

By George Edmonson

AARP New Hampshire’s volunteer fraud fighters are trained to speak to community groups about how to outsmart scammers and prevent Medicare fraud.

By Nancy Johnson

When the legislature convenes Jan. 7, AARP Kentucky will weigh in on two proposals that could affect residents of long-term care facilities and their families.

By Janice Brewster

In a state previously riddled by a lengthy foreclosure process, a law that took effect Aug. 30 has begun to shorten the duration and help homeowners avoid snowballing interest charges and penalties.

Because combining the demands of caregiving with life’s other challenges can be overwhelming and lonely, the AARP Foundation launched Connecting Caregivers to Community, a pilot program in four cities nationwide, including Washington.

Two laws aimed at protecting Oklahoma’s most frail and vulnerable residents took effect Nov. 1. AARP Oklahoma pushed for the legislation and forwarded hundreds of members’ emails to lawmakers to show support.