AARP Michigan

AARP Michigan today released a new survey identifying caregiving and financial security as top-of-mind issues for older Michiganders as the state and country head into the 2024 election season. Key findings reveal seven in ten (70%) Michigan residents are either currently providing care or have provided care in the past to an adult relative or friend. A whopping 90% of survey respondents support providing family caregivers with a tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses. And when it comes to Social Security, an impressive 91% want the money they’ve earned to be available to them in the future.

Active-duty military and veterans lost more than $414 million to fraud and scams in 2022, a 55% increase from 2021, according to the Federal Trade Commission

Candidates who support the issues most important to Americans ages 50-plus can improve their margin significantly in close 2024 races, according to a new AARP poll. The poll, which surveyed likely voters from the 40 most competitive congressional districts, found caregiving to be a pivotal top issue for voters 50+. Americans 50+ are the largest – and perhaps the most crucial – voting bloc.

AARP Michigan is helping people living with dementia and their family and friends connect with others during new, monthly “memory café” gatherings in Lansing.

AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final implementation guidance of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program:

Today, AARP Michigan announced six organizations throughout the state will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million awarded among 310 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults aged 50 and older.

Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community

Lansing, Mich.—The vast majority of Michigan small business owners and decision-makers say more should be done to support Michigan workers saving for retirement, according to a new AARP small business survey. Most survey respondents agree that state lawmakers should back legislation to make it easier for businesses to access a retirement savings option at work for their employees and themselves.

AARP is working with the Food Bank Council of Michigan and other organizations to help bridge the resulting gaps through legislation and community outreach.

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