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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.

Home Run For Your Future Sweepstakes: Score Sox Tickets

Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the September 14 Boston Red sox game versus the New York Yankees.

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.

Making Massachusetts Even More Livable For People Of All Ages

AARP Massachusetts is working to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.

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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.

For Volunteers, a Sense of Purpose

By Jill Gambon, JUN 1, 2023

AARP is looking to bolster its volunteer ranks with people of different ages who are skilled in a range of subjects.

AARP Supports Senate Budget Amendments Focused on Bay State Seniors

By Ted Carey, MAY 23, 2023

This week the Massachusetts Senate is taking up the budget for next year. The Fiscal Year 2024 budget provides funding for vital programs and services for older Massachusetts residents.

AARP Fighting for Nursing Home Reform in the Bay State

By Ted Carey, MAY 15, 2023

AARP is backing nursing home reform legislation in Massachusetts that would increase nurse staffing rations, create pathways to single occupancy rooms, increase the personal needs allowance for residents and reserve beds for residents during leaves of absence.