AARP is launching a nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver. To many lawmakers, America’s millions of caregivers are invisible. Yet, these family caregivers hold up a broken long-term care system, which is why AARP is looking for your help.
Last fall, AARP New Hampshire officially intervened in the Eversource rate case. AARP New Hampshire has 212,000 members statewide, primarily age 50 and older, and 86% live within the Eversource provider area. AARP filed alternative recommendations in the proceeding.
Michigan voters will head to the polls in November to choose a new senator. Candidates Mike Rogers (R) and Elissa Slotkin (D) discuss issues important to older residents.
Florida voters will head to the polls Nov. 5. Senate Candidates U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R) and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) discuss issues important to older Florida residents.
AARP Idaho has assembled finance and aging experts to discuss ways older residents can avoid being targets of fraud. For more information about the speakers and how to register click HERE.
To support the state’s estimated 490,000 family caregivers, the nonprofit OKCares, AARP and area providers are hosting the Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in multiple cities.
AARP North Dakota will host two community celebrations next month to showcase its work around the state this year and to recognize outstanding volunteers.
Ten entities in New York won AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $96,000. The grants are part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative; they fund quick-turnaround projects aimed at making areas more livable for people of all ages.