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Today, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older. Eighty-percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73%), helping people stay in their homes as they age (69%), and the cost of prescription drugs (67%).
Former President Donald Trump is leading current President Joe Biden among Pennsylvania voters, according to an exclusive AARP survey.
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.
Volunteers and AARP Maine staff met with members of Congress during August recess to discuss key issues.
Learn about resources and practical actions you can take to save money.
Caminando Juntos is a free, bilingual conference for caregivers of seniors in their family. Whether it’s your parents, tíos, or abuelos, you will walk away with information about care planning for your loved one. Self-car
A proposal submitted by Adoray Home Health and Hospice in Baldwin to provide robotic pets for patients with dementia has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. The $1,000 grant will help the organization to continue purchasing these robotic pets, which cost about $150 each.
Join the AARP Idaho, Idaho Department of Finance, and the Idaho Commission on Aging for the latest information about how to identify, prevent, and report financial fraud and suspected senior financial exploitation.
With nearly one in five New York residents receiving Social Security benefits and 3.4 percent of beneficiaries receiving spousal benefits, Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle for many New Yorkers.
The Senior Planet Fellows is a pilot volunteer-led initiative to coordinate technology programs from Older Adults Technology Services from AARP (OATS). The program’s purpose is to ensure that best-of-class, locally relevant, technology-themed programming is provided to diverse audiences of older adults age 60+ who possess varying levels of digital literacy.
September is Suicide Prevention Month -- a time to raise awareness, discuss the topic and share resources. New data shows that senior adults suffered the largest recent increase in suicides. And the number of deaths by suicide in Texas exceeds all other states.
A guest article from FEMA’s Region 10 Community Preparedness Officer
The Nappywood 10th Anniversary event will be held this Sunday, Sept 10 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center. AARP will not be able to join Nappywood’s celebration of hair and beauty but we wish Nappywood much success with the event.
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