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.
On November 18, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a draft of the National Broadband Map. This map shows where high-speed internet is available across the country. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will use this map to determine where funding should be sent for the buildout of broadband infrastructure. In order to ensure that Indiana receives the funding necessary to reach the areas of the state where high-speed internet is needed most, residents and businesses are being asked to visit broadbandmap.fcc.gov, look at the map, and verify the information is correct. Hoosiers should submit their challenges before January 13. To do this, follow these three steps:
AARP Florida nombró al voluntario Ken Thomas como presidente del estado. Como el principal puesto de voluntario en la oficina estatal de AARP en Florida, el presidente estatal trabaja en colaboración con el director estatal y otro personal y voluntarios para liderar el trabajo programático y de promoción de AARP en el estado.
Con la temporada navideña en plena vigencia, los estafadores se preparan para aprovechar al máximo el aumento en las compras en línea. Esto genera muchas preocupaciones con los adultos mayores que usan plataformas en línea y pueden ser estafados. Hay muchas formas de detectar acciones fraudulentas al comprar.
Throughout 2022, AARP DC and its 83,000 members advocated on behalf of all District residents for policies that help empower people to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. There were significant victories both nationally and locally here in the District.
Lara Sutherlin with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) joined us to chat about the biggest scams in 2022 and what we need to be on the look out for in the new year.