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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
1-hour Zoom presentation Jan. 16
The AARP® Purpose Prize® is open to founders of 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 nonprofit organizations. Applicants must be over 50 and need to have started their organizations after age 40. Up to five winners will receive $75,000 for their organization and a year of organizational supports to expand their reach provided by AARP. Application deadline is February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central.
Charlotte McKenzie, an accomplished business and civic leader residing in Frisco, will serve as the AARP Texas State President, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position in the state.
AARP Illinois and the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter are partnering to present a five-part virtual series offering valuable information and skills for caregivers of individuals caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Each session will cover key topics such as communication, behavior management, care planning, safety, and person-centered caregiving approaches to support caregivers at every stage of their journey. Join us for the first event on January 8th from 10AM-10:30AM. The following dates are below:
AARP Montana Poll Reveals that Overwhelmingly Majority Want Tax Relief, Medicaid Expansion
Association to fight for issues critical to Montanans 50+ during 2025 session; Members urged to ask their legislators to support AARP’s agenda
Concord Television's Senior Speak NH January 2025 edition, hosted by AARP NH volunteer Dan Wise, features Mike Padmore who speaks about AARP NH's advocacy efforts and opportunities for the year.
Gentle Yoga Class
Honoring Everyday Excellence in our Communities
We know that it takes time to build great communities, but we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. Challenge grants have funded more than 20 projects in Tennessee, so we took a closer look at three success stories to learn more about how recipients leveraged grant funds to make a positive impact on both the organizations and their communities. We interviewed Jazmine Leblanc from ELLA Library in Chattanooga, Marlon Foster from Knowledge Quest in Memphis, and Danielle Kaminsky from Robertson County Schools in Springfield.
AARP Kentucky is proud to welcome our new volunteer leaders joining our Executive Council. We extend a grateful thanks to our outgoing Council members who've generously contributed so much time and talent serving Kentuckians 50-plus, our Commonwealth and AARP’s Mission of service.
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