AARP Pennsylvania

It has been quite the month! Some would say that only fools try to predict what will happen in public affairs because inevitably the outcomes will make the predictors look foolish. There are many pundits looking back at the results of the November 8 elections with those thoughts in mind.

AARP Pennsylvanian has played an active role in promoting livable communities in the western and southeast regions of the Commonwealth. While many communities are at different phases of engagement, the livable communities movement is gaining strength at the county and city-level.

Wealth Expert Offers Tips for Retirement Readiness

AARP Pennsylvania is reminding Keystone Staters that the deadline to apply for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended until Dec. 31.

An open letter to the LGBT community:

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Over the past few weeks, our round ups have focused on the upcoming elections, but that doesn not mean nothing else of importance was going on that impacts 50+ Pennsylvanians. Here is a quick summary of a few items and issues we’ll talk about in depth over the coming weeks.

Who would have known that the numbers 203, 105, 98, and 12 would play such an important role in the Pennsylvania elections this year? Of course 203 has an important role every two years – but there are 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives up for election on November 8. However, only 105 of those races have two major party candidates on the ballot for State Representative, while 98 of them have one candidate on the ballot or have a major party candidate facing only a third-party candidate. Lastly, there are only 12 days until Election Day on November 8, so if you aren’t a “Numbers Person” now is the time to change your mind!

New law will improve health care access for older adults and their family caregivers

One-half of all Pennsylvanians will get to vote for their member of Pennsylvania State Senate this year. The term of office for a State Senator is four years, and there are 50 State Senate seats, but only half of them are up for election every two years.