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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - As New York fails to adequately fund basic home services for older adults, rural family caregivers are stressed, cutting work hours or even leaving jobs because they do not have enough help, according to an AARP New York survey released this week.

(Annapolis, MD – October 24, 2024) – AARP Maryland is urging the Maryland General Assembly to expand the Prescription Drug Affordability Board’s authority to bring down costs for all Marylanders. The organization, which represents the interest of older Marylanders, including its 800,000 members across the state, will issue the call to action at a press conference today hosted by the Health Care for All Coalition and lead legislative sponsors, Senator Dawn Gile and Delegates Bonnie Cullison and Jennifer White Holland.

AARP Colorado celebrated the volunteerism of Fruita resident JaNeva Marshall, as well as the Food Bank of the Rockies; Western Slope’s efforts to relieve hunger and provide community support with Volunteer of the Year and Community Partner awards, respectively.

Continuing the efforts to ensure that transportation issues do not prohibit residents from being able to vote in this year’s election, AARP Indiana is sponsoring fare-free rides on the public transit systems in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Gary, and Evansville on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.

AARP Arizona State Director Dana Marie Kennedy and Associate State Director of Community Outreach Brenda Holt have been selected as recipients of the Inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards presented by FSL (Foundation for Senior Living). Honorees were recognized for their outstanding service to aging Arizonans at FSL’s 50th anniversary event held on October 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix.

By Curt Buckley

Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Ohio, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.

Join Univision 41 NY and AARP New York for a Forum on Caregiving Support

As voters prepare for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, AARP Michigan is excited to introduce “Paula,” a new digital tool designed to answer questions about voting in Michigan. This avatar chatbot engages with visitors in nearly any language, providing clear, voice-to-voice responses to questions about voting procedures, who’s on the ballot and more.