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Home Run For Your Future Sweepstakes: Score Sox Tickets

Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the September 14 Boston Red sox game versus the New York Yankees.

The Bay State’s 2026 Budget: Big Wins for Older Adults

Governor Healey signed the 2026 Massachusetts budget into law on the 4th of July. The budget invests in older residents and supports the Commonwealth’s 780,000 family caregivers allowing people to age with dignity in their own homes and communities-where they want to. The governor did veto a key proposal that would set up a plan that allows more people to save for retirement.

AARP Investing $142,445 in Massachusetts Communities

13 communities across Massachusetts are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages. It's part of AARP's nationwide grant program

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New ‘Report and Hold’ Law Aims to Protect Against Scammers

By Rita Beamish, MAY 20, 2025

Idaho became the latest state to pass a report-and-hold law that allows banks and other financial institutions to slow down a transaction they think might be an example of financial exploitation.

AARP North Dakota Advocacy

Fighting for lower prescription drug costs, housing solutions, fraud protections and more.

AARP Holds Telephone Town Hall on Social Security with U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono

Participants will get a chance to get Social Security Questions Answered

Raising Awareness on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025

Every year on June 15th, communities around the globe come together to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation that many older adults face. Elder abuse is a significant issue that affects millions of older individuals worldwide, and WEAAD serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of protecting and respecting our elders.