A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
Six communities throughout Minnesota will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants to fund quick-action projects aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older adults.
The State Legislature bridged a historically narrow political divide to pass a two-year state budget during a special session. Despite facing challenges such as vacancies in both chambers, federal budget uncertainties, and a looming structural deficit, the Legislature successfully advanced several of AARP Minnesota’s key legislative priorities.
AARP and Indeed have collaborated to support older job seekers with curated job listings, free résumé reviews and interview prep, and personalized career help- so you can compete with confidence.Plus, registered aarp.org users can get a 10% discount on Indeed paid career services, and AARP members get a 20% discount.
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
The 2023 Legislature passed several bills to help kupuna, including legislation to help homeless kupuna get off the streets, a Safe Routes to School bill that should make streets safer for pedestrians of all ages, tax credits for some caregivers and funding for caregiver services.
As the population in Juneau ages, important questions arise: What housing options are available for seniors? What happens when elders want to downsize? Is there enough affordable and accessible housing in Juneau? The dedicated volunteers of the AARP Juneau Community Action Team are actively working to address these concerns and make Juneau more age-friendly for people of all ages. Their mission is to ensure that seniors receive the services they need to remain in their homes as they age.
The AARP Anchorage Community Action Team is a dedicated group of local volunteers, committed to making Anchorage a place where people can comfortably age in their own homes. Their primary focus is on sharing valuable information on maintaining brain health developed by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health. Their presentations use the mnemonic device “BE MORE” to help people remember the six pillars of brain health: Be social, Engage your brain, Manage stress, Ongoing exercise, Restful sleep, and Eating for health.
On April 14, the SSA plans to move forward with changes to its customer service operations that will cause major inconveniences and longer wait times. Tell your member of Congress to protect and save Social Security. You can take action here: https://action.aarp.org/secure/tell-congress-dont-cut-any-social-security-phone-service?cmp=SNO-FB-SS-AARP_Mississippi&socialid=16640705069
While confusion continues around ever-changing directives regarding the Social Security Administration (SSA), AARP continues to actively oppose a new policy change to its identity verification process, requiring online or in-person identity verification for new claims and updates to direct deposit accounts that were previously handled via phone.
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, AARP New York is offering two special events that highlight Jewish culture, tradition, and personal discovery. Whether you're interested in the deep roots of Jewish communities in Italy or want to begin exploring your own ancestry, these experiences are free and open to the public.