AARP North Carolina

When voters show up at the polls in some of North Carolinas larger cities, they may notice a campaign sign that looks a lot different than those of the candidates. AARP’s “Take a Stand” volunteers are fanning out across the state pressing candidates from both parties to lay out their plans to keep Social Security financially sound for future generations.

On this week's "Without Limits," you'll learn more about how the state's most populous County Government works, it's challenges and successes, and it's vision of becoming a better place to live for people of all ages.

AARP North Carolina launched its’ 2016 election accountability campaign called Take a Stand demanding on behalf of all voters that the Presidential and Congressional candidates clearly state their plans to update Social Security.

RALEIGH — The AARP Fraud Watch Network is launching an education effort to help people protect themselves from tax scams, releasing a new digital advertising campaign, featuring a and a tip sheet. The Association is also encouraging people to take advantage of AARP’s free tax preparation services.

CHARLOTTE -- According to the organization Sustain Charlotte, “It's no secret that Charlotte's transportation network is primarily built for cars, not for people on bikes or on foot. But that's been changing in recent years as Charlotte Department of Transportation has taken an approach that considers the needs of not only auto drivers, but also those who cannot or choose not drive.”

Join hosts Mike Olender and David Gwilt as they discuss what makes cities great for people of all ages.

By Doug Dickerson, State Director, AARP North Carolina

RALEIGH— With 1.8 million North Carolinians providing care to family members at some point of time each year, many are seeking local, state and federal resources to help. AARP released an updated 131606 Care NC Guide_16pp that will assist those needing information and resources to help them take care of family members and loved ones.

CHARLOTTE -- AARP’s Without Limits is a new hour-long program on WBT radio devoted to the interests, needs and aspirations of the 50+ population. Premiering at 6:00 pm, on January 16 th, listeners will have a chance to tune in each week to a unique program that speaks to the new face of aging in the Charlotte area.

When it comes to meeting the needs of AARP’s 1.1 million North Carolina members, AARP’s continued work to improve the financial and health security of all North Carolinians is essential. Here is a recap of AARP’s state legislative outcomes and positions in 2015 with a glimpse of issues to expect in 2016.