About AARP

Established in 1987, the Pennsylvania State Office of AARP is located in downtown Harrisburg, with an additional office in Philadelphia.

AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh released the following statement today in response to American Bridge 21st Century PAC’s citation of AARP and use of AARP’s logo in a political mailer on the presidential campaign and positions on the candidates’ approach to health care. Johnston-Walsh said:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Are Now Open in Pennsylvania

Lifelong Area Resident Recognized As Role Model and Inspiration for Volunteers

AARP PA officials recently presented State Treasurer Joe Torsella with the AARP Super Saver award for his work to help Pennsylvanians better save for retirement at meeting of the York County Economic Alliance Leadership Luncheon Series.

John Sparvero of Pittsburgh has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2018 AARP Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

On Monday, June 25, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins revealed that AARP’s Brain Health Fund is investing $60 million in the Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF), a London-based investment fund aimed at financing the research and development of breakthrough treatments for dementia, in the hopes of developing three to five treatments in the coming years.

ICYMI: AARP in Your Community - Philadelphia 2018

By Hilary Appelman

If the First Month of the Year is Any Indication, 2018 Could Turn Pennsylvania Politics Upside Down