FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
AARP Hawai`i and the AARP Fraud Watch Network are warning consumers about a variation of the “Do me a favor” scam that leads to social media accounts being hijacked and friends being targeted as the next victims.
KAUNAKAKAI, Molokai -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai sat mostly empty. Their minister couldn’t fly in from Oahu for services and they had to cancel their popular bon dance. But an $11,500 AARP Community Challenge grant has giving the temple a new life as a gathering place for the community.
AARP New Mexico will be hosting its Spring document shredding events Saturday, April 26, in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces.
As part of Drug Take Back Day, AARP will also be partnering with the New Mexico Department of Justice in Santa Fe to help people safely dispose of old or expired medications at the same time and place they can get rid of their sensitive documents.
Scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs are on the rise—and AARP North Dakota is urging lawmakers to take action this legislative session by supporting HB 1447.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to its operations, including the elimination of some over-the-phone application services, workforce reductions, and the closure of many regional offices. These changes are expected to impact nearly one in five MN residents who receive Social Security benefits, particularly the 37 percent of individuals aged 65 and older who rely on the program for at least half of their income.