On June 25, Sarah Waddle (AARP Indiana State Director) and Linda Dunno (AARP Indiana State President) traveled from the Indiana State Office at 1 North Capitol Avenue to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to attend the 2025 AARP Lobby Day. The summer weather was in full force with heat indexes reaching over 100 degrees. Sarah and Linda even came across a woman who had the sole of her shoe melted by the heat! Despite the heat, Sarah and Linda had a day full of meetings with legislators and their teams.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force is a city-wide initiative directed at eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2035. The 15-member Task Force focuses on improving safety for all road users (pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and drivers) throughout Indianapolis and Marion County.
AARP Indiana shows up in communities throughout the state, and we want to make sure you’re in on the fun and opportunities to make a difference in your hometown.
Patricia “Tish” Biggs, PhD, of Fishers has been selected by AARP Indiana to receive the 2019 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. This award, which is named after AARP’s founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is AARP’s most prestigious volunteer tribute that recognizes outstanding individuals who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others. Biggs was presented with the award at AARP Indiana’s annual volunteer celebration in Plainfield earlier this fall (picture attached).
In preparation for this year’s local elections, AARP Indiana hosted the Indianapolis candidates for mayor, Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Senator Jim Merritt, for “60 Minutes with the Candidates.”
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
While next year’s presidential election is garnering more and more attention, it’s important to remember that here in Marion County, there’s a critical election coming this year.