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.
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.
AARP South Dakota is urging voters to make their voices heard in the general election and will have information about ballot measures posted at aarp.org/sd.
Approved by state lawmakers in 2023, the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program will allow employees who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), at their jobs to contribute to an individual retirement account via automatic payroll deductions.
Maryland voters will choose a new Senator in November. Candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) discuss issues important to older residents.
Ohio voters will head to the polls on November 5. Senate candidates U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) and Bernie Moreno (R) discuss issues important to older Ohio residents.
Texas voters will head to the polls on November 5. Senate candidates U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D) discuss issues important to older residents.