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.
As we survey the political landscape post-election, there has been a great deal of discussion and debate about an issue that received little attention during the presidential campaign – potential changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. There has been speculation that the new administration and Congress may consider fundamental shifts in the way federal funds are distributed to the states to operate Medicaid. There has also been speculation that there may be proposals to change how older Americans get health insurance through Medicare.
Duquesne University’s SBDC is among 17 community-based organizations selected to receive funds to help older adults build the skills to work for themselves
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.
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.