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MAY 22, 2026
AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
DEC 13, 2025
A 2023 AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM report is highlighting the ways criminals target consumers during holiday season. A majority (80%) of U.S. consumers say they have experienced some type of fraud this year – many of which ramp up over the holiday shopping season. These holiday shopping scams have increased from last year’s report, from receiving fake notifications about shipments, to online ad scams, and more.
We know how impactful $1,000 can be. This is our way of extending some seed money to get these projects off the ground. 2025 application deadlines coming soon.
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Older voters will have a big say in the outcome of the primary on Tuesday, June 10. Issues on their agenda include property taxes and support for caregivers.
The District of Columbia's failure to tell certain nursing facility residents about alternative care violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, a U.S. District Court judge ruled in a lawsuit brought by AARP Foundation.
From understanding the science of sleep, to using mindfulness tools to handle stress, to strengthening the immune system, AARP's Thrive at Any Age webinar series offers free, monthly online sessions on key aspects of aging well.
Vermont officials have taken multiple steps over the last year to make the state more age-friendly—part of a 10-year roadmap called Age Strong Vermont.
In June, AARP is co-sponsoring the third annual Fraud Prevention Conference, with sessions in person in Oklahoma City and also available virtually.
The average homeowners insurance premium in Texas climbed about 57 percent from 2015 to 2023. The factors driving higher rates include the growing number and severity of storms and other weather events, rising costs of materials and labor, and increasing home values.
The former steel town recently rejoined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and formed an Age-Friendly Advisory Council to assess residents’ needs.
A fifth grader at Middlesboro Middle School won this year’s Grandparent of the Year essay contest, sponsored by AARP Kentucky and the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association.
AARP Maine is teaming up with the state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles to get the word out about REAL ID.
As a historic city, Santa Fe has older areas where streets are often narrow and sidewalk access is limited. City Councilor Amanda Chavez knows that increasing accessibility — while also preserving historic features — can be challenging.
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