Patricia “Trisha” Wendell of Penn Township, Westmoreland County, has been selected to receive the 2024 AARP Pennsylvania Andrus Award for her efforts to protect the environment.
With the 2024 holiday season fast approaching, AARP Pennsylvania warns consumers to stay alert as scammers ramp up their efforts during the surge in online shopping.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host a free, virtual tour of its seasonal plants and flowers, including amaryllis and poinsettias.
City & State PA held an Aging in Pennsylvania Summit held October 17 at the Hilton Harrisburg to address the challenges and opportunities facing the state and its residents, who are among the oldest populations in the country. The Summit was presented by AARP Pennsylvania. Opening remarks by Joanne Grossi, AARP Volunteer State President Emeritus, set the tone for the two panel discussions as she told the audience and participants about caring and advocating for her father who has dementia.
With Medicare’s open enrollment period running from October 15 to December 7, AARP Pennsylvania is urging beneficiaries to be on high alert for scammers who want to steal your money, Medicare information, or identity.
On October eighth and ninth, AARP Pennsylvania hosted women’s roundtable events focused on the difference suburban women will make in the upcoming presidential election in Pennsylvania.
AARP Pennsylvania recently released key findings from its second 2024 election survey showing candidates should pay close attention to Pennsylvania voters age 50 and older, particularly Black voters. The survey also revealed that the priorities and concerns of this demographic will likely influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential and Senate elections in the Keystone State.
In a poll AARP Pennsylvania released on October 1, older women voters are split on their support of the presidential candidates, with both Vice President Harris and former President Trump earning 48 percent of the vote. The poll also found Senator Bob Casey leading challenger Dave McCormick 48%-45% among 50+ women. Amongst all overs, Vice President Harris and Senator Bob Casey lead in their respective Pennsylvania races by narrow margins.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves of the importance of online safety and the threats that exist in our increasingly digital world. As technology continues to play a significant role in our daily lives, AARP Pennsylvania is dedicated to helping individuals, especially older Pennsylvanians, stay safe online.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump by 2 points among voters overall, while Trump leads Harris by 8 points with voters 50 and older. Sen. Casey leads Dave McCormick by 4 points among voters overall but McCormick holds a 5-point lead with older voters.
In a pivotal race that could affect control of the Senate, candidates U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican Dave McCormick discuss issues important to older Pennsylvania residents.