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On November 10, 2025, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. signed Act 9051, which amends title 34 of the Virgin Islands Code, chapter 15, expanding the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Protection Act. Act 9051 was approved by the Virgin Islands Legislature on October 30, 2025. AARP Virgin Islands State Director Troy de Chabert-Schuster testified before the 36th Virgin Islands Legislature in support of amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099).

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement today in response to the finalized budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If you prune the top of a rose cane, it will stimulate growth below the pruned section. Pruning in late fall or winter is risky. The environmental temperatures will not support growth.

Holiday season is supposed to be joyful, but scammers can take the happy out of the holidays.

Driving, of course, is a big part of life in Montana, including for older drivers looking to maintain their independence. However, with a vast state and great distances between towns, it’s not surprising that Montana ranks #8 in the nation for vehicle miles traveled per-capita, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration and the Census Bureau. Additionally, Montana ranks #1 in the nation for the most dangerous state for drivers, with a higher-than-average number of fatal accidents and deaths per capita, according to Forbes.

Byrd and his family will receive complimentary tickets to the game, parking passes, and dinner, and Byrd will be honored on the field during the game.

WA State is seeking your input as it considers new programs and policies that could better support older adults and people living with dementia across the state.

It’s a blessing to care for loved ones, but you also have to take care of yourself. That means financially, too.

Sharon, this year’s recipient of AARP NH’s 2025 Advocacy Volunteer of the Year Award, has built a reputation for being warm, welcoming, and

10 Tips to keep scammers from taking the cheer out of your holiday season.