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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims August 14, 2025, as ‘Social Security Day’ in honor of Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
This summer, AARP Pennsylvania is hitting the road in a decked-out van to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Our Social Security Road Trip is all about meeting Pennsylvanians where they are. At each stop, we’re attending local events, collecting stories, and hearing directly from people about what Social Security means to them.
OCT 28, 2025
New Data Show Nearly One Quarter Of Adults In Pennsylvania Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
OCT 23, 2025
AARP Pennsylvania has named Kitty Vagley and Jeff Neubauer of Pittsburgh as the 2025 recipients of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, the organization’s most prestigious state volunteer honor. Named after AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award recognizes outstanding individuals or couples who are 50-plus and embody the power of service to enhance the lives of others.
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians don’t have access to a retirement savings plan through their jobs.
AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Dixie Lee Rhodes for her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service with its Most Prestigious Volunteer Award
"I think it’s important that we educate people on the importance of advocacy. In public health, we put great effort in educating people on the importance of prevention – getting a flu shot; wearing a seat belt, getting a colonoscopy, etc. but we don’t teach people how to be advocates for themselves and the people they love."
AARP recently launched an interactive, mobile friendly Veterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator to bring together valuable information and resources in real-time to help veterans, military families and their caregivers navigate their health care options.
The AARP Community Challenge grant program awarded money to Thomas Jefferson University to build a garden to combat social isolation by turning vacant land into green space for neighbors to gather.
AARP Pennsylvania State President Emeritus Joanne Grossi recently joined PCN's "Focus on Aging Adults" to speak to what older adults need to know this year and remind them of their healthcare options.
AARP Pennsylvania joins the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in encouraging older and disabled Pennsylvanians to apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2022.
It’s open enrollment season, which also means it’s Medicare fraud season. Eligible beneficiaries have until December 7 to shop for the best deal for their health care dollar. Unfortunately, some of the deals offered won’t be deals at all.
U.S. News and World Report recently found Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the top two places to retire in the U.S. Using criteria like the happiness of local residents, cost of living, and health care quality, the Pennsylvania cities were ranked highest for retirees, with several other Pennsylvania cities making the list.
From gasoline to groceries to prescription drugs and rent, many Pennsylvanians are struggling. This winter, home heating costs are also expected to increase. Make sure you know about available programs and tips to reduce your winter utility bills. Check out our handy utility guide today!
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