The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
In Ohio, state volunteers champion legislative changes on critical issues, including support for family caregivers, brain health, fraud prevention and financial security for older adults.
AARP Minnesota will inform residents about the change and promote AARP Smart Driver courses and other AARP Driver Safety programs during Traffic Safety Day at the Mall of America in May.
In 2024, consumers in Michigan reported fraud losses totaling $204 million — up from $60 million in 2020. To combat such fraud, AARP is organizing events and pushing for policies to help older adults learn about and prevent scams.
As director of the consumer protection and antitrust division for the North Dakota attorney general’s office for 30 years, Parrell Grossman always felt his work was more of a calling than a job.
AARP Indiana and other advocates in Fort Wayne want the city to update its Complete Streets policy — helping to make streets more accessible and safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users.