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As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that it was a pivotal time for older adults and their families in Washington, D.C. Across the District, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders rallied to protect the dignity, health, and financial security of seniors—facing both longstanding challenges and new opportunities for progress.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
Bridging the Justice Gap for Vulnerable Washington, D.C. Elders
This National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Wyoming encourages everyone to show support for caregivers and to join the growing movement of Americans raising their voices for change. Join AARP’s I Am A Caregiver movement and tell lawmakers it’s time to support those who care.
Newly released AARP caregiving data finds that nearly three in ten (27%) adults in Iowa are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month, AARP Missouri Releases State-Level Data Detailing Caregiving Prevalence in Missouri
New Data Show 26% Of Adults In New York Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
New Data Show 22% Of Adults In Colorado Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
AARP Connecticut issued the following statement regarding the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to United Illuminating Company’s (UI) application to amend its rate schedule (Docket 24-10-04).
New Data Show 28% of Adults in Maine Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
New AARP caregiving data released today, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States[ZI1] , finds that 24% of adults in Delaware — approximately 197,000 people — are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made by America’s 63 million family caregivers every single day.
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