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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.
Signed by the governor in March, the law caps daily transactions at $2,000 for new crypto ATM customers and $10,500 for existing ones. It also requires crypto ATM operators to be licensed, to post notices warning consumers about the fraud risks associated with using the machines and to provide refunds to customers who report an incident of fraud within 30 days after the transaction.
AARP South Dakota recently presented Jacque Sly, 76, of Rapid City with the 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service—the organization’s top volunteer honor in the state.
AARP Minnesota is seeking volunteers from across the state to serve in a variety of roles, from teaching AARP Driver Safety classes and staffing booths at events to advocating for policy change at the state Legislature.
AARP is teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter to support family caregivers by sponsoring virtual educational sessions this year.
AARP is urging lawmakers to pass state and federal tax credits that would help family caregivers with out-of-pockets costs.
AARP Oklahoma will sponsor the Field of Heroes memorial in Tulsa on Memorial Day weekend.
The city of Wichita has joined the national AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The designation gives Wichita access to technical assistance to help assess the needs of older adults related to housing, transportation and other services.
This year, AARP Maine is once again sponsoring Bangor Pride—Central Maine’s largest annual pride celebration—and is participating in other pride events across the state in June.
New Georgia police officers are now required to take a course to identify fraud, abuse and neglect of older adults and people with disabilities.
Join AARP New Hampshire for an hour-long online gentle yoga class on Wednesday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m.
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