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AARP Days Return to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill This September

AARP Days at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill are coming back later this summer! Enjoy free admission for you and up to five guests on three days in September. Explore over 17 unique gardens, a gift shop, and more.

Family Caregiver Coffee & Conversation: Find Support. Share Your Story. Feel Heard.

Are you caring for an older loved one? Join us for a 30-minute conversation to share your story, connect with others, and help shape the support caregivers need.

AARP Celebrates 90 Years of Social Security

Social Security celebrated its 90th Anniversary on August 14. 90 years ago, our country made a promise to provide hardworking Americans with a way to earn a foundation for financial security in retirement. AARP proudly celebrates Social Security’s legacy while fighting to protect and strengthen it for older Americans today and for our kids and grandkids tomorrow.

Massachusetts Workers Need Retirement Options; Let’s Get Secure Choice Implemented

AARP Massachusetts urges lawmakers to implement the Secure Choice Plan, a no-cost retirement savings program for workers without employer-sponsored plans. Despite legislative approval, Governor Healey has sent the program for further study. AARP urges legislators to override the governor's veto.

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Enjoy a Stroll Through the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

By AARP Bulletin, JUL 1, 2023

Looking for an excursion when the weather turns cooler?

AARP Endorses Financial Security Legislation on Beacon Hill

By Ted Carey, JUN 12, 2023

AARP Massachusetts is backing a bill on Beacon Hill that would help promote financial literacy programs. AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa and AARP Massachusetts State President submitted testimony to the Elder Affairs Committee urging the committee to favorably pass House Bill No. 638, An Act Supporting Seniors’ Financial Stability. The committee held a hearing at the State house on Monday, June 12.

AARP is Fighting to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices in Massachusetts

By Ted Carey, JUN 7, 2023

AARP Massachusetts backs a Mass Senate bill that would make drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers act more transparently when it comes to pharmaceutical costs.

AARP Makes Case for Family Caregiver Tax Credit to the Joint Committee on Revenue

By Ted Carey, JUN 6, 2023

The move to enact a $1500 Family caregiver tax credit in Massachusetts went before another hearing Tuesday June 6. This time, it was the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue. AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa testified in favor of the bill. AARP volunteers Nancy Stehfest and Yvonne Powell, who are both family caregivers, testified as well.