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Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.
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Throughout 2024, AARP DC continued to advocate for policies to empower District residents to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. AARP DC has a long history of supporting older District residents who want to live independently as they age. This year, AARP DC fought for issues that matter most to seniors, their families and caregivers.
Living Unequally: Disrupting Health Disparities in the District
Since the new administration took office in Washington, D.C., AARP has initiated a campaign to champion the Credit for Caring Act. This proposed legislation seeks to provide working family caregivers with a non-refundable tax credit to help alleviate caregiving expenses.
Fraud reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with a staggering $12.5 billion lost, a shocking increase of 25% over 2023.
Join AARP Virgin Islands on 4/26 for an engaging, interactive CAREversation that touches on emotional and mental well-being of caregivers.
From the comfort of your home via Zoom, join certified yoga instructor Cathy Arnault and AARP New Hampshire for a 60-minute, online gentle yoga class on May 7 at 5:30 pm.
AARP Holding Fraud Prevention Webinars as New FTC Report Shows $61.6 million lost in Hawai`i to Scams
AARP Days at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill are back! Enjoy free admission for you and up to five guests on two days this spring and three days in September. Explore over 17 unique gardens, a gift shop, and more.
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.
Fighting for lower prescription drug costs, housing solutions, fraud protections and more.
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