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Voters 50+ are the driving force behind every election. They’re not just voting; they’re grappling with the everyday challenges that come with caring for parents, siblings and other loved ones, and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. AARP Florida is here to ensure you have all the information needed to cast your ballot this election season.
Millions of Florida residents find electric utility issues hard to follow. Regulated by a far-away, low-profile state agency, largely the domain of expensive utilities lawyers, powerful corporations and influential special interest experts, electric utility regulations are often unfair and unfamiliar for customers.
Spotlight Tampa Bay highlights family caregiving
Home prices and rentals have become increasingly unaffordable in Florida. This white paper explores the benefits of allowing alternative housing options, such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), for homeowners and communities.
It’s a familiar kind of sausage-making in Tallahassee: Legislation that would directly impact a particular industry turns out to have been written by that industry’s lobbyists. The latest example is a bill moving through the Legislature that would loosen staffing requirements in Florida’s nursing homes.
Our goal is to make local communities in Florida more livable for people of all ages
Legislators look to cut nursing care by 20% in our nursing homes — here’s why it’s wrong for Florida
This year, tax assistance is being provided by appointment only. Use our Tax-Aide Locator to find an appointment in your area.
This Tampa family paid the ultimate price for inexperienced staff and poor nursing home care
A new analysis shows the immense economic and fiscal value of long-term care home and community-based services
Join AARP Tampa Bay Members and Volunteers on the last Friday of each month at 2:00 PM to discuss a classic movie we have viewed.
A 40-year nurse’s perspective: "Long-term care is broken. And it’s headed for a crisis."
The percent of Florida nursing home residents receiving the extra shot jumps eight percentage points in the four weeks ending Dec. 19, 2021
Florida’s nursing home industry is at it again. Florida nursing home owners, operators, and executives are pushing legislation that would eliminate minimum nursing staffing standards in facilities. They want to change the math so they can use non-nursing staff to provide direct nursing care to our most vulnerable older adults.
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