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.
Mississippi: Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as absentee and early voting, or voting with a disability.
Texas ranks 35 th when it comes to meeting the long-term care needs of older residents and people with disabilities, and AARP warns more must be done, at an accelerated pace, to meet changing demographic demands. Specific areas of concern in Texas include the percent of high-risk nursing home residents with pressure sores, as well as the percent of nursing home residents who are inappropriately receiving an antipsychotic medication. This, according to a new, comprehensive state-by-state Scorecard from AARP with support of the nation’s leading organizations behind quality long-term care, The Commonwealth Fund and SCAN Foundation.
AARP CA is currently accepting applications for new Executive Council Members to serve two-year terms, with the opportunity to serve three consecutive terms. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to caaarp@aarp.org.
Maine: Encuentra información sobre las fechas de las próximas elecciones, fechas límite para registrarte y las distintas opciones para votar, como el voto por correo, adelantado o cómo ejercer tu derecho cuando tienes una discapacidad.
“I don’t think some people realize how much AARP does. I’m constantly letting people know in my social circle or at my church, or wherever I am. My red shirt means a whole lot.”
AARP has a proud 40-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates at any level. Instead, we ask questions, so our members understand where the candidates stand on important issues. Today, we are joined by Laura Taliaferro Pearson, Bill Winney, and Albert Sommers, who are running for State Representative in Senate District 14, located parts of Sweetwater, Uinta, Sublette, and Lincoln Counties.