AARP Delaware

AARP Delaware is pushing a bill in the current legislative session to help educate the public about gift card scams.

Almost Half of the homeless population in Delaware are older adults over age 45

AARP Delaware thanks Governor Carney for his dedication to paid leave and more affordable housing during his comments at today’s State of the State Address.

AARP Delaware advocates for Delawareans age 50 and older, and their families, and works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to support legislation and issues that make the First State a great place to live for people of all ages.

Now is the time to shake off the winter blues and recharge for springtime. This series of yoga classes will get you moving. Yoga has numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. You can increase strength, balance and flexibility. Movement and deep breathing will help you renew your mental focus and feel more energized. This series is virtual, with classes streaming Tuesdays and Thursday beginning April 9.

Amateur and professional astronomers alike will be looking skyward on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, when a total solar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S.

Wendell Alfred of Lewes has been selected as the new state president of AARP Delaware, the state office’s top volunteer role. AARP has more than 190,000 members in the state and is instrumental in improving the lives of older adults through information, advocacy, community service, local offerings and events. They’re mission is to give Delawareans more choices as to how they live as they age.

AARP strongly supports and urges co-sponsorship and enactment of the bipartisan Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act (ABC Act, S. 3109), introduced by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to help reduce red tape for family caregivers. Senator Chris Coons, (D-DE) is in full support of the ABC Act as a Co-Sponsor. AARP looks forward to working with him to enact it.

Older adults are often a vulnerable and overlooked demographic when addressing the opioid abuse crisis in America. Considering the threefold increase in overdose deaths among older adults, there is a pressing need to address care concerns and navigate the challenges associated with this demographic. Forty percent of Delaware's population is over the age of 50, and 80 percent of those over the age of 50 are using two or more prescription medications, so educating clients and raising awareness for prescribers is vital.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free in-person and virtual tax assistance and preparation now through April 15. The nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program helped secure more than $1.1 billion in refunds for more than 1.5 million taxpayers last year. Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required.