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.
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.
On Thursday, May 4th AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa testified virtually in front of The Massachusetts Joint Committee On Public Health. He urged the committee to pass House Bill No. 2178 and Senate Bill No. 1380 - An Act To Strengthen Our Public Health Infrastructure To Address Alzheimer’s And All Dementia.
Genealogy has become a popular practice for adults who are looking to dive deeper into their family history and learn about their ancestry. AARP MA is partnering with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New England, Inc. (AAHGS-NE, Inc.) and the Greater Boston Section of the National Council of Negro Women (GBS-NCNCW), to offer two webinars on the basics of genealogy.
AARP will be at Boston pride on June 10, along with many other organizations. If you would like to help man our booth throughout the festivities, please email ma@aarp.org.
AARP is sponsoring a Mindfulness Series hosted by the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CMC) every Tuesday in May. Learn the basics of mindfulness while honoring the process of aging in recognition of Older Americans Month. Each session includes a 20-minute guided meditation designed for beginners followed by a 10 minute Q&A