Newly released AARP caregiving data, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, finds that one in five adults (21%) in Minnesota are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Minnesotans who have been defrauded now have a better chance of financial recovery, thanks to a new bipartisan law championed by AARP Minnesota. The Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund, the first of its kind in the nation, was signed into law in 2025 with strong bipartisan support. This innovative fund will help victims of fraud recover lost money—especially in cases where scammers are untraceable or bankrupt.
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.
Gayle Brown Olson has been awarded the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for Minnesota. The annual award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award.
AARP Connecticut’s legislative priority is to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on policies and regulations that will keep more money in the pockets of residents and their families; address rising costs of utilities so all people have fair and affordable access to the necessary services; support family caregivers; strengthen protections around predatory lending practices; ensure prescription drug prices are reasonable, justified, and support improved consumer access and affordability; and help older adults live safely and independently in their communities and more.
AARP DC proudly represents 68,000 members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors the dignity and needs of older residents. For the FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
Join a free virtual AARP HomeFit workshop on July 15 at 10 a.m. to learn practical tips and strategies for transforming your residence into a lifelong home.
AARP Wyoming’s Government Relations Team (GRT) Interim Topic Series will continue on June 19 at noon to hear a presentation on retail theft from representatives from Wal-Mart and The Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police.