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JUL 27, 2025
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
JUL 25, 2025
Senator Chris Coons joined AARP Delaware State Director Lucretia Young for a conversation about the future and solvency of Social Security. Social Security's 90th Anniversary is August 14th. Listen in on AARP Delaware's Facebook page.
JUL 9, 2025
Across the U.S., housing shortages are impacting millions of Americans. From coast to coast, residents are facing high interest rates and low housing supply – making it nearly impossible to find affordable housing. Delaware is no exception. Residents of the First State are facing a staggering 19,000-unit affordable housing shortage with no end in sight.
JUN 3, 2025
Do you know an extraordinary volunteer who is age 50 or older? Show your appreciation by nominating them for the Andrus Award.
Delaware Workers will have more options than ever to save for the future
AARP Delaware will hold a virtual discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to help veterans and their families learn how to spot fraud and to protect themselves.
AARP Delaware announced 5 organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
AARP Delaware volunteer Laura Gendreau is Secretary of the Delaware Hispanic Commission and Director of Stand by Me, a financial empowerment program affiliated with the United Way of Delaware.
Delaware residents are a step closer to getting an easy retirement savings option through their employer.
AARP Delaware is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Delawareans aged 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
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When someone you love needs more care, finding helpful caregiving resources in your area can be hard. That’s why AARP and United Way have teamed up to connect you with trained, compassionate people in your community who can help you find AARP caregiving resources and more. It’s called 211, it’s a free service, and you can talk to specialists who can help you find local resources for caring for your loved one…and for yourself too!
With the help of an AARP Community Challenge Grant, the Georgetown Library in Georgetown Sussex County has made computer literacy possible in the community.
AARP Delaware volunteer Eunice LaFate offers free art classes to help ease the stress of family caregivers. The classes will be at her LaFate Gallery in downtown Wilmington on Wednesdays in May. Sessions are limited to 10 people; registration is required.
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