Sam Waldrep worked for more than three decades at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Now retired, he advocates for long-term care support for older South Carolinians with AARP.
To help alleviate a housing shortage that makes it difficult for many older Minnesotans to find affordable housing, AARP Minnesota is working with a broad-based coalition to push the state Legislature to help expand affordable housing options.
From understanding the science of sleep, to using mindfulness tools to handle stress, to strengthening the immune system, AARP's Thrive at Any Age webinar series offers free, monthly online sessions on key aspects of aging well.
The average homeowners insurance premium in Texas climbed about 57 percent from 2015 to 2023. The factors driving higher rates include the growing number and severity of storms and other weather events, rising costs of materials and labor, and increasing home values.
The former steel town recently rejoined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and formed an Age-Friendly Advisory Council to assess residents’ needs.
The AARP Community Challenge program has awarded six grants in Minnesota communities this year to fund quick-action projects to improve housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement and connection with others.
Connecticut passed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in 2019, which can pay workers up to $780 a week for 12 weeks when time off of work is required. Residents can access benefits starting January 1.
Up to 1.5 million uninsured California residents between ages 50-64 can be insured through Covered California, the state’s marketplace for health plans under the federal Affordable Care Act.
North Carolina's trails attract visitors, new residents and help build local economies. AARP is working to expand access so that even rural portions of the state can be livable for all.