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DEC 18, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, AARP Delaware’s advocacy work hasn’t slowed down. We’ve won in our efforts to advocate for you as 2024 bills are signed. We’ve been supporting local efforts to create affordable housing throughout the summer and fall. Here’s a re-cap and a look ahead:
DEC 4, 2024
New AARP Report Highlights Steady Increase in Consumer Fraud Year-Over-Year
DEC 1, 2024
A new state law that took effect in September is aimed at educating Delaware consumers about gift card scams.
NOV 7, 2024
Con artists have latched on to gift cards as a convenient, untraceable form of payment in their scams. That’s why AARP Delaware supported a new law, which was sponsored by State Representative Larry Lambert, requiring retailers selling third-party gift cards to post signage alerting customers to protect themselves from gift card scams and telling them how to report it. The bill is aligned with AARP’s efforts to prevent fraud through its Fraud Watch Network, and had AARP Delaware's full support as it sailed through the Legislature and passed unanimously.
According to AARP research, the vast majority of people age 50 and older are highly engaged in their communities and want to live in their homes and communities for as long as possible. The good news is that different generations – from boomers to millennials – want similar amenities where they live.
Celebrating 89 Years of Social Security: A Sacred Promise
The "Collaborative Policy Forum: Delaware's Changing Landscape" addressed critical transportation issues facing the state's growing aging population on Wednesday, July 17th, from 8:30 am to noon at the Audion of the STAR Campus in Newark, DE.
We can all use a chance for some cooling off this summer with AARP Delaware's Summer Yoga Series. This gentle yoga class is virtual so you and your friends and family can do yoga in the comfort of your own home with any computer, iPad or even your phone. Summer is the perfect time to relax and improve your flexibility.
Delaware will hold its state primary on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House and Senate, and state and local offices.
AARP announced five organizations throughout Delaware that will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.
AARP Delaware Hosted Business Leaders to Encourage them to Sign up for this Mandatory Program
In the fabric of society, few programs have woven themselves as deeply into the American culture as Social Security. The economic devastation of the Great Depression further exposed society's vulnerabilities, with millions of older Americans in poverty and many more at risk of financial ruin. In response, the Social Security Act was signed into law to better ensure a measure of income security for older Americans in retirement.
AARP Delaware held its annual Lobby Day at Legislative Hall in Dover on May 22. Our dynamic team of volunteers enjoyed grassroots outreach training and the opportunity to talk with elected officials about some top AARP priorities during this Legislative session.
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