Advocacy

AARP Massachusetts is seeking an inspiring leader to join our team as Volunteer State President to begin on January 1st, 2025. This person will be familiar with AARP, passionate about our mission serving the needs of Massachusetts’ aging population.

Social Security is your money. You paid into it. It can be confusing and there are funding issues ahead. If you have questions, AARP can help. We have a number of informative events to learn more about Social Security & why it needs to be protected

AARP has helped pass measures in eight states to protect homeowners from losing all of their home equity over small tax debts.

Gov Maura Healy signed FY 2025 Budget. AARP is highlighting some key provisions in the budget that will impact seniors in the Bay State

AARP Massachusetts is advocating for you. We're doing everything we can to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages. Massachusetts communities should have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, transportation options, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active.

AARP Massachusetts is advocating for legislation that will allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built by right across the Commonwealth. The House has agreed to this. The Senate is set to take up the housing bond bill later this month

The Healey-Driscoll Administration filed legislation to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence

Every state in the United States has their own voting processes. Refresh yourself on the processes of the Bay State so that you will be prepared for later this year. Both sessions are online and available to sign up for at no cost.

At the annual AARP Massachusetts volunteer conference, Sen. Markey shared his family caregiving story: his father, a retired milkman, cared for his mother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1985. At the conference in Worcester, volunteers learned a variety of ways they can use their time and talents to help the Bay State's 50+ population.

Adults 60 and over in Massachusetts will soon eclipse the under-20 age cohort for the first time in recorded history. AARP believes the budget is an opportunity to plan for that