AARP Florida announces its 2026 legislative priorities, putting the needs of Floridians 50-plus at the forefront of the upcoming legislative session. This year’s agenda focuses on four critical areas that impact the quality of life for older adults and their families:
Even as some of you are hearing the last notes of the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we at AARP Florida are about to embark on “The Busiest Time of the Year”, the Florida legislative session. Advocacy is a core part of AARP’s mission, and at the state level, the legislative session is a rich if frenetic opportunity to advocate on a wide range of issues on behalf of Floridians ages 50 and over.
AARP Florida’s latest nursing home quality report reveals troubling trends as private investment group acquisitions reshape the state’s long-term care sector.
AARP Florida needs your help to urge Gov. DeSantis to veto HB 1239. The Florida Legislature just passed legislation that would cut minimum nursing staffing standards in nursing homes across Florida. Here's what you can do to help protect our most vulnerable residents.
Many families struggle to know what to do when their loved one suffers from poor care. Check out these tips that can help you ensure they get the best care.
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.