AARP Michigan believes that when the places where we live are better able to support people of all ages, improving the quality of life for the very young, the very old, and everyone in between, everyone wins.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
This summer, AARP New Hampshire is marking a major milestone—the 90th anniversary of Social Security—with an outdoor celebration you won't want to miss. On August 30 (8 am – 4 pm) you’re invited to join us at the Cruising Downtown Classic Car Show on Elm Street in Manchester for a fun, free event that blends sweet treats with meaningful conversation.
Across the country, millions of grandparents are stepping in as “Kinship Caregivers” to provide love, stability, and care when it's needed most. In fact, about 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Learning a new language. Building a birdhouse in a woodworking class. Improving public speaking skills. Doing yoga while researching the history of the practice. These are just a few of the interests individuals who consider themselves "lifelong learners" have.
Just as New Year’s football bowl games are ending, we in Florida kick off a critical period in the state for older Floridians, with the 60-day 2024 Florida legislative session beginning January 9.
AARP Virginia advocates will fight for a prescription drug affordability board, ask lawmakers to give family caregivers a tax break and work to improve the quality of care for nursing home residents when legislators come to town on Wednesday.
As we step into 2024, AARP Pennsylvania reminds everyone to be vigilant against scams that continually evolve with technological advancements. The start of the new year is a prime time for scammers, seeking to exploit individuals through various fraudulent schemes.
They’re back! Texas lawmakers have returned to Austin for the start of a 140-day legislative session in which they’ll craft a new two-year state spending plan, deliberate over hundreds of bills, and work through a long list of issues on behalf of the state’s 28 million residents.
The 2024 Legislative Session kicks off on Feb. 12 and one of the priority issues for lawmakers is once again property tax relief. On Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. AARP Wyoming will host a webinar in which the two chairmen of the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee discuss proposals that will be debated during the 2024 session.
Today, AARP Florida released its 2024 legislative priorities, highlighting the importance of maintaining a well-trained direct care workforce, enhancing the quality and oversight of Florida’s long-term care system, expansion of home and community-based services and increasing consumer protections as top priorities for the AARP advocacy team and volunteer advocates.