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Eight entities across the state have received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants—totaling $57,281—for quick-turnaround projects that will help make their areas more livable for residents.

In the 2023 legislative session, Vermont lawmakers passed a bill, now law, to modernize the state’s power of attorney laws and update protections to prevent power of attorney abuse.

Last year, AARP funded an expansion of the Southeast Diabetes Initiative, a program dedicated to raising awareness around type 2 diabetes for those most at risk of the disease. AARP is considering another program expansion by adding churches in other states.

Seven entities around the state received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling more than $45,000, for quick-turnaround projects focused on improving public spaces, facilitating transportation and creating public art.

A new state law has created a restitution fund to help pay back older North Dakotans who have lost money to investment fraud.

Six localities across the state have received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants for quick-turnaround projects that will help make their areas more livable for residents of all ages.

For caregivers, figuring out the best way to make critical medical and financial choices for an ailing loved one can be daunting. AARP is here to help.

AARP has awarded Community Challenge grants to six organizations across Maryland. The projects, which fund community gardens, accessible bus stations and more, are slated for completion by November 30.

New Jersey residents will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose all 120 members of the New Jersey Legislature. Top of mind for many older residents is property tax relief and more affordable prescription drug pricing.

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging are developing a 10-year Master Plan for Older Adults, hoping to guide policymakers on ways to ensure older Pennsylvanians and those with disabilities get the support they need. Exorbitant rents, transportation troubles and a shortage of home care workers are among the issues the plan will address.