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AARP New Mexico will be conducting three shred events across the state, in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces, on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon, allowing people to shred some of their documents for free.
“One of AARP’s main priorities is finding more resources for our family caregivers, many of which are trying to balance work and caring for a loved one,” said Othiamba Umi, AARP New Mexico’s Advocacy Director.
“Paid Family and Medical Leave could provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave to give working family caregivers the much-needed flexibility and resources to care for themselves or loved ones should a serious illness arise and traditional sick leave just isn’t enough,” Umi said.
AARP New Mexico’s top priority for the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session will be passing legislation that establishes paid family medical leave, but the state office will also focus on broadband expansion, lowering prescription drug costs and funding for senior programs, among others.
AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its eighth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.
Oklahoma’s statewide primary election is Tuesday, June 18.
AARP South Carolina's virtual cooking class series features Greenville-based chef Veera Gaul, who is a proponent of heart-healthy Mediterranean-style food plans. The next class is Thursday, May 23.
Whether the role comes suddenly or gradually, caregiving can present significant challenges. AARP Oregon is hosting several training and educational events in June to help caregivers find resources and connect with one another.
A walking program, organized by Age-Friendly Northfield, aims to support healthier living for people of all ages. It's one of many projects and activities in the state focused on making Minnesota more age-friendly.
North Carolina officials will issue a major blueprint this month that maps out how state agencies should strive to meet the needs of the state’s growing older population.
A group of about 65 AARP Maryland volunteers from mid-January to mid-April advocate for bills at the Annapolis statehouse complex that are aimed at helping older Americans age in place and live their lives as fully as possible.
The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission will deliver a report with recommendations on how to improve access to care to the Indiana General Assembly in October.
Legislators in Harrisburg are deciding how much to spend on Aging Our Way, PA: A Plan for Lifelong Independence, the state’s first-ever master plan to improve services such as housing, transportation and health care for older adults. AARP's The Bulletin discussed the plan with Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) in February.
The first person had $501,000 stolen in the scheme. The next one was defrauded out of $150,000, and the third lost $129,000.
Stop by Charleston’s Capitol Market for James Beard nominee chef Paul Smith “Let’s Get Cooking” demonstrations, starting on Thursday, May 16.
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