A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
AARP New Jersey is teaming up with Rutgers University during the 2025 football season to help tackle when, where and how to vote in the 2025 NJ elections so New Jerseyans can make their voices heard.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.
Join AARP for free ice cream as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. AARP will never stop fighting to protect the Social Security payments you earned. During the 65 years AARP has been fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security, our nation’s leaders from both parties have supported it. Now more than ever, we need our political leaders to speak out to celebrate Social Security and ensure it’s there, not only for older Americans today but for our kids and grandkids tomorrow. #WeEarnedIt
With this expansion into additional 211 call centers, the Caregiver Support Program will now be available within 25 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 36% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 14.6 million family caregivers.
$110,600 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Imagine this: You wake up in the morning, stretch, and shuffle toward the kitchen for your first cup of coffee. But instead of a smooth stroll, you find yourself dodging furniture, navigating steep stairs, and wrestling with cabinets that seem to have shrunk overnight. Sound familiar? As we age, our homes—once perfectly suited to our younger selves—can start feeling like obstacle courses.
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
Ever wonder what the secret sauce to a long, happy life is? You might think it’s all about good genes and eating kale every day (which helps!), but the real magic lies in small, intentional habits that anyone can embrace—no matter your age or stage in life.
Older voters will have a big say in the outcome of the primary on Tuesday, June 10. Issues on their agenda include property taxes and support for caregivers.